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 difficult with Eric afterward? Did you guys end up fighting?”

of her head.

a relieved smile,

to her feet. “You should

“Alright, take care.”

“Goodbye.”

“Goodbye…”

turned to leave, she inhaled deeply and reached for

hallway, stood Eric, his tall frame against the railing, silently observing

as she saw him, her expression turning into a frown. She approached him,

had followed her here.

to catch up

shaky breath, and lifted her gaze to meet

me.” With an arched brow, Eric turned on his

nervously. He was clearly unhappy, and the quiet calm radiating

he might be

be the end of their relationship?

made her brow crease in anxious helplessness.

they settled inside, neither uttered a single word. The

moment before finally breaking the silence. “Denver ended up hurt because of me. If his hand

Eric sat in continued silence, not offering

softly, “I came to see him today because I had to know that he was alright,

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“Hadley,”

“Hmm?”

clasped her hand, cutting her

off guard, Hadley turned

looking back at her, his eyes brightening with a wide, unexpected smile. “Let’s

Hadley was stunned.

thoughts scattered from her

murmured, her lashes fluttering in disbelief. “Could you repeat what you just

want me to say it

leaned closer until their foreheads gently touched. “I said, let’s get married.

What just happened?

lips parted

prepared her for anger or accusations–anything but a proposal of marriage! “Did you ask the wrong question?” Recovering enough to laugh lightly, Hadley tilted

hand, sighing gently. “I understand you’re still haunted by the separation with Denver. It’s alright–I accept

him in stunned silence. Did he really

if that was truly

marriage isn’t something

earlier marriage crept into

he treated marriage as something trivial back then, too?