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—”

with a basin. “Not me! Why drag me into this?

Really now, you weren’t even this tall

mock arrogance, “Clearly, I was meant

“Please, your brother’s the tall

Ernest observed the playful argument from his bed,

her attention back to Ernest, sitting beside his bed to help him drink some water. With Ernest having just regained consciousness, his doctors had advised starting with basics like sipping water, as he still had

encouraged gently, spooning water and bringing it to his lips. Ernest attempted to swallow carefully, though a trickle of water still escaped the

gently wiped Ernest’s lips. “Take it easy,

your next

waiting for a reply, Linda burst in, her breaths quick

need for closeness, Eric discreetly moved aside