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

Chapter 288:

“Well, naturally,” he said, flashing his usual careless grin. “He’s the older brother. I’m the reckless younger one.”

“Pfft—” A surprised laugh escaped Nyla despite the tears still clinging to her lashes. With a playful flick to his forehead, she chuckled. “You little troublemaker. Now that your brother’s awake, you’re acting like a little brat again!”

With a longing sigh, she expressed her hope for Ernest’s swift recovery. “It’ll be easier for you too, once he’s better, right?”

Eric nodded. “Yes, Grandma.”

Throughout the night, they kept vigil in Ernest’s hospital room. The next morning, Nyla, with Eric’s assistance, helped Ernest get ready for the day. Ernest’s cheeks reddened from embarrassment, though he couldn’t utter a word yet.

Nyla instantly understood the situation. Having raised the boys herself, she knew them well. “You’re shy with your grandma?” She chuckled. “Both you boys, I’ve been cleaning up after you since you were little—”

hands occupied with a basin. “Not me! Why drag me into this? I was the

at Eric’s claim. “Perfect? Really now,

was meant to

said without missing a beat, “Please, your brother’s the tall one

half-serious. “Grandma, come on!” Ernest observed the playful argument from his bed, a slight smile appearing on

him drink some water. With Ernest having

attempted to swallow carefully, though a

a towel and gently wiped Ernest’s lips. “Take it easy, brother. You’re making excellent progress.” Suddenly, there was

your next

Linda burst in,

catching her breath. Noticing her need for