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

Chapter 246 How Could You Do Something So…

“Ever since I opened my eyes, you’ve treated me like I don’t matter at all!” Eric’s frustration surged, his voice shaking with hurt. “If you don’t like looking after me so much, you’re free to go! I’d rather be alone than force you to stay against your will!”

With visible effort, he gestured toward the door. “Leave now if you want!”

A deep scowl shadowed his face.

Hadley’s eyebrows drew together softly. Aware she’d been distant, she couldn’t bring herself to acknowledge it openly–especially now, when the slightest conflict could cause things between them to fall apart completely.

Quietly, she perched on the edge of his bed and gently took his hand.

Eric tensed immediately, attempting to pull away from her touch.

“Hey, don’t stay angry,” she whispered, clasping his hand more firmly.

“I really didn’t think it would upset you this badly–it was a miscalculation on my part. Honestly, I was afraid you’d wake up alone if I stepped out too long, so I called the housekeeper on my way back and had her prepare it. But if it truly matters to you, I’ll personally cook for you every day from now on, alright?”

Was she genuinely serious?

Eric eyed her skeptically.

Though Hadley was clearly making an effort to soothe him, a lingering sense of detachment still emanat

her.

True affection couldn’t be faked–actions always spoke louder than mere comforting words.

Yet, telling her again to leave was something Eric couldn’t bear to repeat.

Swallowing his irritation, Eric simply stared quietly at her.

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“Stop being upset, okay?” Hadley coaxed gently, scooping a spoonful of pear. “It’s honestly delicious. Will you let me feed you?”

“Fine…”

Eric grudgingly allowed her to feed him, taking careful bites.

After successfully finishing the dessert, Hadley cleared the dishes away before beginning to organize her things

around the room.

From the bed, Eric silently observed every move she made, unwilling or perhaps unable to look elsewhere.

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When Hadley finally finished tidying up, she picked up her phone and curled up comfortably on the small sofa.

a video app and immersed herself in

couldn’t see what captured her attention, but the sound of her laughter drifting over

unmistakable.

Eric shot a sharp look at the woman lounging across from him, his brow creasing. “Come

her phone, Hadley asked

the empty space next to him decisively. “Come lie down over here instead. That

firmly shook her head. “I’m perfectly fine over here. Your bed might be larger, but you’re hurt all over–what if I accidentally

attention to her phone

amused her.

unable to bear her aloofness any

the blankets aside, clenched his jaw, and got up from the bed, determinedly heading straight toward the

up from her phone–only to find Eric, tightly bandaged and pale, looming over

on earth are

was speechless, stunned to see him upright. “Have you

lost your mind?”

condition, he shouldn’t have even been sitting up, let

on ignoring me,

and swiftly pulled her

want you beside me.”

“Eric!”

Hadley’s eyes. Instinctively, she began twisting to break free.

he completely lost

Your wounds! You’ll hurt

carrying her toward the bed despite his complexion turning ghostly pale and

Hadley gasped aloud when he laid her down abruptly. “Eric, wait–let me

Eric silenced her protests by suddenly

his lips slid across her face, trailing downward insistently.

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“Eric!”

Was he serious about continuing despite his condition? Did he

to disregard his own well–being?

resist without worsening his injuries.

hurting yourself!”

I

around her waist, Eric’s other hand gently brushed

finally acknowledge I’m right here? You don’t know how much it

“I- Mmm-”

again, kissing

left her face, sliding purposefully down to her neck, deftly undoing the buttons of

was he doing?

froze beneath him, eyes

clearly, her voice became

besides, they were in a hospital room. Anyone

supposed to

injuries, Eric’s physical strength overwhelmingly surpassed her own.

her knee and

“Ugh!”

Eric squarely in his injured abdomen, causing him to release her instantly. He