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—”

interjected, his hands occupied with a basin. “Not me! Why drag me into this? I

chuckled dismissively at Eric’s claim. “Perfect? Really now, you weren’t even this

mock arrogance, “Clearly, I was meant to be six foot two right from

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

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

sitting beside his bed to help him drink some water. With Ernest having just regained consciousness, his

his lips. Ernest attempted to swallow carefully, though a trickle

easy, brother. You’re making excellent progress.” Suddenly, there

next adventure at

for a reply, Linda burst in, her breaths quick and shallow.

need for closeness, Eric discreetly moved