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

Chapter 289:

Eventually, Linda emerged from Ernest’s room, her eyes visibly swollen from crying. Her voice, laden with concern, broke the silence. “What have the doctors said? Will Ernest be alright?”

Nyla responded gently, gripping Linda’s hand in a comforting gesture. “The doctors urge patience, my dear. We should consider it a miracle that he’s even conscious. His recovery will require time.”

Linda’s acknowledgment was heavy with emotion. Tears filled her eyes as she committed aloud, saying, “No matter how long it takes, I’ll be by his side.”

She then faced Eric, her resolve firm. “I need to reduce my workload to devote more time to caring for Ernest.”

Before Eric had a chance to reply, Nyla was already nodding in agreement. Her heart warmed. “That’s very considerate of you. Don’t worry, Eric will take care of everything.”

She gave Linda’s hand a gentle pat, offering reassurance. “Ernest will pull through. You’ve endured so much these past few years, but finally, the hard times are behind you, aren’t they?”

Tears still glistened in Linda’s eyes, but her smile held warmth. “Yes, Grandma.”

the family mansion. A warm glass of milk in hand, he made his way to

dear,” she said as he handed

“You’re welcome.”

was unusually light that

a slow sip of her milk, a thought suddenly surfaced. “Oh, by the way, have you told Hadley

“You—”

glass down and reached for her phone. “If you won’t tell her,

Eric said with an amused chuckle, gently stopping her. “It’s not that I

tales worth

Srixby? Then where is she? And how

out a small cough, straightening his posture. “Hanging on? Grandma, this is

happened to be passing by. The door was slightly open, and Eric’s words carried clearly through the gap. Her steps halted. Holding her