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

Chapter 453:

Hadley tried to focus, to assess her body’s state. “I have no strength.”

Eric’s gaze narrowed. “That’s all?”

Hadley blinked. “Yes… I think?”

What? What else was she supposed to feel? “Oh.”

Eric exhaled, his tension easing just slightly. So Wilma had only used something mild—enough to weaken Hadley, enough to leave her vulnerable, but not the kind of drug that sent people into oblivion.

Still.

If he hadn’t turned back… Would Hadley have been able to fight that bastard?

Wilma. That woman was supposed to be refined and respectful—yet she was willing to endanger someone’s life just to clear the path for her son.

chest. His expression darkened, his eyes sharp with something

stiffened slightly, a sudden

was soft, hesitant. “Shouldn’t

her a sharp glance, still visibly irritated. “And go where exactly? I don’t even want to imagine what will happen to

try once, who was to say

his unpredictable bursts of frustration. Fine.

silence settled

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realizing his tone had been harsher than

throat, he shifted slightly, his voice begrudgingly softer. “Well… you said you’re too weak to move, right? What if you need water? Or—” He paused, looking momentarily

react, he dragged a chair to the bedside and sat down, arms crossed. “I’ll stay until you’re better. Then I’ll

Hadley blinked.

with water, sure. But the

out, but the moment she

waving off whatever she was about to say.

legs against the edge of the bed, and then leaned back in the