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

Chapter 331:

Gently, she maneuvered one of his arms into the sleeve. Leveraging her strength, she assisted him to a sitting position to tidy the shirt from behind, and then gently lowered him back, guiding his other arm into the sleeve. “There, all set.”

Linda, slightly flushed from the effort, finished helping Ernest.

As she secured his shirt, she reassured him, saying, “I know you’d rather not have the nurses see you like this. You’re okay with me helping, aren’t you? Look, I can manage on my own.”

Ernest’s eyes fell to Linda, observing her in silence.

Hadley, peering through the doorway, took in the entire scene. She felt certain that Linda’s actions were driven by genuine affection for Ernest and that her feelings were sincere. Yet, Hadley found Linda’s past actions puzzling.

Why had Linda done everything she did?

The child had been Ernest’s blood, potentially the only piece of him Linda might have kept if he had never awakened. Could Linda truly have considered jeopardizing their child just to spite Hadley?

The thought seemed illogical.

like they’re managing fine.” He

should head

“Sure.”

noticed Linda by the bed, carefully clipping Ernest’s

up, Linda said, “Here to visit Ernest? He’s

a seat.” She indicated

“Thank you.” Denver nodded.

Hadley watched Ernest closely.

with g

hair was neatly trimmed, his face clean-shaven, and his nails

it into Ernest’s hands, their fingers weaving together. She offered a gentle smile. “Now your hands won’t feel so dry. Better,

blinked, seeming to

deepening. Such detailed care couldn’t stem from anything but deep affection. Despite having professional caregivers available to