Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 199 Her Miscarriage

“Much better, thank you,” Linda said, resting back against the headboard, her complexion still a bit washed out but her smile reassuring.

“That’s great to hear. Ernest will be here shortly. Drink some water in the meantime,” Eric suggested warmly, picking up a glass with a straw from the bedside table and assisting her to sip without needing to use her hands.

There was a gentle double knock at the door.

“Excuse the intrusion.” Hadley’s voice came through as she tapped lightly.

Eric, without turning, remained beside the bed in silence.

“Is that Hadley?” Linda’s expression brightened a touch as she saw who it was, signaling her closer. “Come in, please.”

She gave Eric a quick look that clearly meant-“Could you give us some space?”

Without a word, Eric stood, retreating a few steps to stand by the wall with his hands casually tucked into his pockets.

“I’d rather stand,” Hadley said, her gaze fixed on Linda and deliberately avoiding Eric.

“There’s something I need to talk to you about–just the two of us,” she added, her tone suggesting it was time for Eric to leave the room.

“Alright.”

Linda, having a rough idea what Hadley wanted to talk about, turned towards Eric. “Could you give us a minute, please?”

Eric’s response was immediate and firm. “I can’t do that. Ernest asked me to stay with you until he gets here.” Did he think Hadley posed a risk to Linda?

A mocking laugh escaped Hadley’s lips, though she kept her voice low and her gaze cold. “Don’t worry, Eric. The room is under surveillance. If I were to attack her, you’d have all the evidence you need to have me arrested

Eric flinched, surprised by her implication.

Was Linda’s safety his concern? Of course not!

Did Hadley even know that he was the reason she had been released from custody so quickly? Did she just automatically assume that he sided with Linda?

Chapter 199 Her Miscamage

Yet, he chose not to clarify, particularly not with others listening.

His patience wearing thin, Eric retorted sharply than he intended, “What, should we wait for you to hurt her before we intervene? The police can handle you after the fact, but they can’t undo the harm done to Linda.”

Caught off guard by his reaction, Hadley’s features hardened, and she fell silent, her plans momentarily disrupted by his words.

Was he making his feelings obvious now?

His concern for Linda

a was unmistakable!

was in danger, it was natural for him be get

she directed her question to Linda instead. “What do you

I’ll be safe. Hadley and I just need a moment to speak. Could you leave

in suspicion. What could they need to discuss that

to advocate for Elissa. But she was

he decided to bide his time, waiting for her to realize her approach was

get him. Outside the room, Eric instructed Phillips, “Keep your eyes peeled.

the room grew

a silent sigh of relief. Clearly, a word from Linda held more sway than her own long explanations. Turning to Linda, Hadley knew it was time

of what we need to discuss, aren’t

betrayed Linda’s

of your fall. It was an accident, and

is it that

Linda’s discomfort grew.

calling the police still

said, her gaze firm and her thoughts sharp. “Elissa has a video on her phone that shows you

quickly consented, aware of the stakes involved.

24.6%

Her

video leaking terrified her–no entertainer today could survive such a scandal.

family, a damaged public image would undoubtedly lead to her being

ostracized.

certainly spell disaster for

her palms slick with perspiration. “I must

hold Elissa’s phone. As soon as she’s released, it will be in

acknowledged, nodding in return.

over Hadley retracting her promise. If the phone wasn’t delivered, she could simply reverse her decision. After all,

that very

though he hadn’t notified Eric beforehand.

room, he chose first to visit

arrived covered in blood, which looked severe, but the injuries are superficial. There’s just a minor fracture, no bones were seriously

in relief. “Thank you.”

welcome,” the doctor

but then continued, “However, Mr. Flynn… her fainting was due to intense pain from a weakened constitution. Apparently, her recovery from the miscarriage

the Flynn family’s prominence in Srixby made the doctor

Flynn, should you consider having children again, she will need

Miscarriage?

of surprise crossed Ernest’s face, though he maintained his composure, giving a slight nod. “Appreciate the

Flynn.

thank you

doctor’s office, his outward calm belying his inner turmoil. The