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.

video app and immersed herself

but the sound of her laughter drifting

unmistakable.

woman lounging across from him, his

phone, Hadley asked patiently, “What is

to him decisively. “Come lie down over here instead. That sofa’s too cramped and uncomfortable.”

shook her head. “I’m perfectly fine over here. Your bed might be larger,

her phone

amused her.

temper finally snapped, unable

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

echoed sharply, causing Hadley to glance up from her phone–only to find Eric,

on earth are

moment, she was speechless, stunned to see him

lost your mind?”

shouldn’t have even been sitting up, let alone

insist on ignoring me, I’ll just carry you myself.”

sharp pain, Eric reached down and swiftly pulled her

want

“Eric!”

her body lifted off the sofa, panic surged in Hadley’s eyes. Instinctively, she began twisting to break

completely lost his

wounds! You’ll hurt yourself!”

despite his complexion turning ghostly

down abruptly. “Eric, wait–let me see

could rise, Eric silenced her protests by suddenly capturing her lips in a fierce, possessive kiss.

lips slid across her face, trailing downward

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“Eric!”

body broke into a cold shiver. Was he serious about continuing despite his condition? Did he

his own

trying to resist without worsening his injuries. “Eric, stop–please, you’re

hurting yourself!”

I

waist, Eric’s other hand

here? You don’t know how much it drives me crazy when you ignore me! Don’t you get it?”

“I- Mmm-”

silenced her again, kissing her deeply once

to her neck, deftly

he doing?

froze beneath him, eyes wide with disbelief. “Mmm…”

her voice became muffled

couldn’t allow this–Eric was severely hurt, and besides, they were in a

was she supposed to do?

strength overwhelmingly surpassed her

through her, Hadley swiftly drew back her

“Ugh!”

abdomen, causing him to release her instantly. He stumbled backward,