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

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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he opened his

help but feel that Hadley seemed entirely

around nine, Eric finally regained consciousness.

felt fine–like he’d simply awakened from

unmistakable voice rang out, filled

her stay was

shaken, she’d

she remained in the hospital overnight, just to ensure she

was present, quietly standing guard

acknowledged them 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?”

Eric answered after a brief pause to check himself.

Linda said softly, easing

injuries everywhere, healing takes

minor scratches,” Eric responded, offering her a reassuring grin. “No big

he asked earnestly, “Does Hadley know what

incident still worried him. “Have you spoken to her? Is everything alright

out a bitter laugh filled with obvious disdain. “Oh, believe me, nothing’s wrong with her. She’s perfectly fine.”

eyebrows knitting together in concern.

retorted, her irritation with Hadley suddenly surfacing.

practically unconscious, and what does she do? She leaves. She couldn’t even wait around until he woke up. Said something ridiculous about needing to go to work. Honestly, Eric–what

worried sick about her- but does she

Linda!” Ernest interjected, unable to

back to him, Linda retorted, “Will silence

darken, Ernest quickly interjected, “In fact, Hadley didn’t waste a moment coming here when she heard about your accident. She was right outside the surgery room all that time and she spent the night here by your side. It’s likely she had to leave for work because she

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