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

Chapter 211 Do You Grow Genuine Feelings For…

Suddenly, a flood of emotions washed over Eric, leaving him frozen in place.

Although he often appeared to lead in his relationship with Hadley, in truth, she held the reins.

He wanted no one else but her.

Still, she remained distant, as if she could walk away at any moment.

Yet now, she sought comfort in his embrace like he was her anchor.

Compelled by his feelings, Eric leaned in to hold her close, her fragrance enveloping him, utterly captivating.

Her scent was mesmerizing, completely intoxicating.

“Eric,” she whispered faintly.

“Yes?”

“I’m not feeling well. Would you mind helping me down the hill?”

“Of course.”

Casting a worried glance at her, Eric caressed her cold cheek, noting the chill of her hands as well.

With no time to hesitate, he lifted her in his arms and hastened down the hill.

Upon reaching the car, he gently set her inside, handed her a water bottle, and helped her drink. “Have some water.”

“Okay.” Hadley sipped a little, and then gestured no more..

Eric wanted to ask about what had happened on the hill, but her pale face held him back. He gently stroked her hair. “Just relax and get some rest.”

“Alright.” With a weak nod, Hadley closed her eyes and reclined, letting exhaustion take over.

As they drove off, Eric, concerned for her comfort, adjusted the heater higher. He navigated the car gently, wary of causing her any additional unease.

Hadley’s head was slightly tilted, her eyes shut.

It seemed like she had drifted into a dream.

“Mmm… mmm…”

From his position, Eric could only catch her faint sobs, his worry deepening. He decided to null

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Chapter 211 Do You Grow Genuine Feelings For Hadley

Taking her hand in his, he softly inquired, “Hadley? Are you awake?”

“Mmm…” She did not open her eyes, continuing to murmur, “Mom…”

Eric listened intently. It was

I made a mistake, I’m so sorry…” she murmured as she was

a daughter feel compelled to apologize to her mother,

was wrong… wrong…”

such a vulnerable state deeply moved

held her, his whisper soft in her ear. “Don’t cry.

grasped the full situation, but what kind of mother

around them, Hadley’s eyes fluttered open, her gaze filled with bewilderment as she looked

at him.

fully awake now?”

her face, Eric felt

just a bad dream. I had to intervene. I

was in a daze. she faintly recognized Eric’s efforts and knew he spoke the truth. She nodded

doing much better. Let’s

the sky grew darker, there was a looming threat of treacherous roads from rain

“Alright.”

their drive into the

glance towards Hadley, suggested, “Maybe we should stay at my

worried

shaking her head. “I need to get back to mine.”

wanted to hold her

“Hadley…”

to drive me, or should I get out here?” Hadley, brimming with frustration, abruptly sat up and fixed

fingers were already curling around the

drive

seeing her resolve, felt he had no

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the vehicle toward her apartment.

from time to time,

missed her mother

her grew, yet

things? They had only

relationships took

at the apartment complex’s gate, eager to walk

need to.” Hadley dismissed the idea with a wave. “Thanks for everything today. I’m worn out and need some alone time.

she leaned in and kissed

“Goodnight.”

kiss sent a surge of emotions through Eric, leaving him tingling

walk away, he whispered, “Goodnight, Hadley.”

how to

originally intended to head back to Silver

without Hadley made him change his mind; he drove towards

Eric made his way to the backyard where he spotted Ernest settling down after his therapy session.

up a chair

up, puzzled. “What brings you

his tone shifted as he leaned in. “Ernest, there’s something I need to know. Are you aware of how Hadley’s mother