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!

he cared about was in danger, it was natural for him be get

instead.

intervened. “Eric, please, it’s okay. I’ll be safe. Hadley

in suspicion. What could they need to

for Elissa. But she was appealing

he decided to bide his time, waiting for her to realize her approach was futile and seek him

at his watch. The timing couldn’t be better; Ernest was due to arrive soon. He decided to go get him. Outside the room, Eric instructed Phillips, “Keep

in the room grew calmer.

than her

we need to

betrayed Linda’s apprehension.

of the real circumstances of your fall. It was an accident, and honestly,

is it that you want?”

Linda’s

still lingered, she

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

consented, aware

24.6%

Her

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

Flynn family, a damaged public image would undoubtedly lead

ostracized.

would certainly spell

clenched, her palms slick with perspiration. “I must have her phone to ensure the evidence

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

nodding

phone wasn’t delivered, she could simply reverse her decision.

that very moment.

had arrived, though he hadn’t notified Eric

first to visit the doctor’s office to check on Linda’s medical status.

but the injuries are superficial. There’s just a minor fracture, no bones were seriously

in relief. “Thank

the doctor replied.

due to intense pain from a

in Srixby

consider having children again, she will need extensive

Miscarriage?

though he maintained his composure, giving a slight nod. “Appreciate the

welcome, Mr. Flynn. Please,

you

outward calm belying his inner turmoil. The news of Linda’s