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.”

at the family mansion. A warm glass of milk

as he handed

“You’re welcome.”

between them was unusually light that

suddenly surfaced. “Oh, by the way, have you told Hadley that Ernest is awake?” Eric gave a slight shake

“You—”

her phone. “If you won’t tell her, I will. Ernest

stopping her. “It’s not that I don’t want to tell her. It’s just… Hadley isn’t in Srixby

tales

“She’s not in Srixby? Then where is she? And how do you even know? Wait—don’t tell me… you’re still hanging

let out a small cough, straightening his posture. “Hanging on? Grandma, this is called pursuing—a proper, legitimate pursuit,

open, and Eric’s words carried