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.

His expression darkened, his eyes

stiffened slightly, a sudden

soft, hesitant. “Shouldn’t

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

try once, who was to say she

sighed inwardly. She was starting to get used to his unpredictable bursts of frustration. Fine. It was better to

heavy silence settled

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tone had

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

could react, he dragged a chair to the bedside and sat

Hadley blinked.

help with water,

it out, but the moment she

up!” Eric didn’t even look at her, waving off whatever she was

stretched out, propping his legs against the edge of the bed, and then leaned back in the