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

Chapter 242

Chapter 242 She’s Perfectly

Fine

“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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he opened his eyes

but feel that Hadley seemed entirely unconcerned with

around nine, Eric finally regained

awakened

Linda’s unmistakable voice rang out, filled with relief and mild surprise.

wearing hospital clothes, though her stay was precautionary–aside from feeling cold and a

she’d

overnight, just to ensure she was

quietly

with a slight nod.

woke up,” Linda said, giving him a gentle yet reproachful look. “You were unconscious for hours. How are you feeling? Any pain?”

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

Linda said softly, easing him back against the pillows.

everywhere, healing

offering her a reassuring grin.

Ernest, he asked earnestly, “Does Hadley know what

might have called him before the incident still worried him. “Have you spoken to her? Is

Ernest a chance to speak, instead letting out a bitter laugh filled with

said sharply, his eyebrows knitting together

her irritation

around until he woke up. Said something ridiculous about needing to go to work. Honestly, Eric–what kind of

word, Linda’s anger deepened. “You’re always worried sick about her- but

Ernest interjected, unable to hold back any longer. “That’s

back to him, Linda retorted, “Will silence alter the

coming here when she heard about your accident. She was right outside the surgery room all that time and she spent

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firmly, “Mr. Flynn is asking for you, it’s my duty

with me.”

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