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

Chapter 299:

“Thank you,” Hadley gave a distracted nod.

However, as soon as Eric turned his back, Hadley’s resolve hardened. She couldn’t stay here a moment longer. Without a second thought, she dashed toward the hospital exit, driven by an urgent need to escape.

She knew now—Linda had spoken the truth.

Ernest was conscious again. Eric, who had always held his brother in high esteem, was likely torn by his loyalty. With Ernest awake, Eric could no longer remain by Linda’s side without raising suspicions. He probably saw Hadley as a convenient buffer against any potential misinterpretations by his brother.

This realization explained Eric’s sudden kindness toward her.

A cold shudder passed through Hadley as she grasped this reality. All of Eric’s recent attentions, his pursuit of her—it was all a facade, not truly meant for her.

The weight of those long, loveless days in their marriage pressed down on her once more, suffocating her like a relentless wave. She vowed never to return to such depths.

At that moment, Eric came back, ice pack in hand, only to discover her absence.

and asked, “Did you see

nurse responded, “The young lady that was with you? She

didn’t even wait for her to finish; he dashed off, his long legs

“Hadley!”

turned around and saw Eric approaching fast, his expression one of concern. A surge

he gripped her wrist and pulled, causing her to stagger and nearly fall into

her body trembled violently, and a

her intense response, momentarily froze, wondering if this was a sign of another distressing

𝒸h𝒶ρtєrs

had been some time since Hadley had shown such a severe

was causing

me now!” Hadley demanded, her voice laced with

hand, showing his palms in a gesture of peace. “Look, I’ve let go.

with a wary stare. “Move away