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

Chapter 232 Isn’t That

What Love Looks Like

Eric’s bodyguard Xander was on the other end of the line.

From Eric’s silence, Xander could tell he was more than just upset; he was truly angry, a sentiment that was not easily observable.

Lately, Xander had noticed a clear change in the way Eric treated Hadley.

Where once it was Hadley who seemed more eager, the dynamics appeared to have shifted in favor of Eric pursuing her.

“Mr. Flynn.” Xander couldn’t help but offer some advice. “It’s clear you’re upset, but try to be gentle with Hadley. Women should be treated with care.”

Eric was known for his short fuse, reacting harshly over minor irritations, regardless of who it was–Hadley or anyone else wouldn’t tolerate such behavior for long.

“Moreover…” Xander paused, choosing his words carefully. “You’re not in a strong position here.”

“How so?”

Eric’s tone was curiously calm, inviting further explanation.

Xander explained, “Think about it, Denver literally took a knife for her. What do women appreciate? They value someone who genuinely cares for them. In situations like these, you can’t afford to be seen unfavorably.”

“That’s absurd!” Eric replied gruffly. “She’s going back to her ex and I should be okay with it? We’ll see if I’m as forgiving!”

Following the call, Eric felt too unsettled to eat.

He stood up and left Silver Villas, making his way to the hospital.

Silence filled the hospital room.

Hadley had arrived early for a visit, sneaking in before Eric awoke and before her workday began, taking advantage of the absence of Denver’s parents.

“Denver,” Hadley greeted as she set a fruit basket beside his hospital bed. “How was the surgery?”

“Everything went well.” Denver lifted his arm, reassuring her, “There’s no nerve damage.” He demonstrated by moving his fingers.

“That’s relieving to hear.”

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Hadley let out a relieved sigh.

she then expressed her regrets, saying, “I’m really sorry for leaving abruptly last night. It was inconsiderate.”

as he shook his head. “I get it. Eric clearly cares a lot about

asking, “Did things get difficult with Eric afterward? Did you guys end

a gentle shake of her head. “Really, don’t worry. I’m

a moment before responding with a relieved smile, his gaze dropping, “That’s good to hear.

“You should

“Alright, take care.”

“Goodbye.”

“Goodbye…”

inhaled deeply and reached for

Eric, his tall frame

heart raced as she saw him, her expression turning into a frown. She approached him, her bag over her shoulder.

followed her

managed to

front of him, drew in a shaky breath, and lifted her gaze to meet his eyes. “We’re

brow, Eric turned on his heel and walked

retreating figure made Hadley’s stomach twist nervously. He was clearly unhappy, and the quiet calm radiating from him

wondered what he might

be the end of their

thought made her brow crease

uttered a single word. The hospital staff had

breaking the silence. “Denver ended up hurt because of me. If his hand doesn’t recover fully, I don’t think

in continued silence, not

because I had to

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“Hadley,”

“Hmm?”

out and gently clasped her hand,

turned quickly

was already looking back at her, his eyes brightening with

Hadley was stunned.

from her head

fluttering in disbelief. “Could you repeat what you just

want me to

until their foreheads gently touched. “I said, let’s get married. Hadley, marry me, won’t you?”

What just happened?

lips parted slightly,

wrong question?” Recovering enough to laugh

Eric squeezed her hand, sighing gently. “I understand you’re still haunted by the separation with Denver.

Did he

bewildering, if that was truly his

isn’t something casual, is it?”

marriage crept

he treated marriage as something