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

Chapter 242

Chapter 242 She’s Perfectly

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“Hmm?” Hadley glanced pointedly down at Phillips‘ hand on her arm. “Is there a reason you’re stopping me?”

Did he really think he could keep her here?

Phillips stared at Hadley in disbelief before a humorless chuckle slipped out.

How could she even ask such a thing?

Though Hadley was important to Eric, Phillips wasn’t in the mood to show any courtesy right now. He said

coldly, “You’re not leaving. Mr. Flynn will need to speak with you the moment he regains consciousness.”

“For what?” Hadley asked with genuine confusion in her voice. “I’m neither his doctor nor his nurse. There’s

nothing much I can help with.”

Was she being serious?

Phillips struggled for words, irritation growing stronger by the second. “You’re his girlfriend. Mr. Flynn hasn’t

even regained consciousness yet, and you’re thinking of just walking away?”

His tone suggested she had done something terribly wrong.

Instead of getting defensive, Hadley simply smiled–though her expression carried a touch of bitter amusement

-as she glanced toward the hospital room.

“Don’t you know why he is lying in that bed right now?” she asked softly.

Phillips froze, guilt flashing briefly through his eyes.

Hadley’s smile didn’t waver. “He got hurt protecting Linda. Once he wakes up, it’s her he’ll want at his bedside

-not me.”

As she finished, Hadley calmly but firmly pulled her arm free.

“Will you please let me go now?”

At a complete loss, Phillips had no choice but to let go.

Hadley flashed him a polite smile. “Thanks.”

Without another word, she turned and left.

Phillips watched her leave, completely unsettled.

Now what was he supposed to do?

Even though Hadley’s logic made sense, he still couldn’t shake the feeling that Eric would expect her there

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opened his eyes

that Hadley

Eric finally

felt fine–like he’d simply awakened

voice rang out, filled with relief and mild

clothes, though her stay was precautionary–aside from feeling

shaken, she’d escaped unharmed.

she remained in the hospital overnight, just to ensure she was completely fine.

himself was present, quietly standing guard

them with a slight nod. “Linda,

Linda said, giving him a gentle yet reproachful look. “You were unconscious for hours. How are

answered after a brief pause to check himself. “Just feels stiff when I try

so much,” Linda said softly, easing him back

You’ve got injuries everywhere, healing

her a reassuring grin.

to Ernest, he asked earnestly, “Does

might have called him before the incident still worried him. “Have you

give Ernest a chance to speak, instead letting out a bitter laugh filled with obvious disdain. “Oh, believe me, nothing’s wrong with her. She’s perfectly fine.”

eyebrows knitting together

retorted, her irritation

couldn’t even wait around until he woke up. Said something ridiculous about needing to go to work. Honestly, Eric–what kind of job could possibly mean more to her than you?”

always worried sick about her-

interjected, unable to hold back

back to him, Linda retorted, “Will

your accident. She was right outside the surgery room all that time and she spent the

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