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

was soft, hesitant.

where exactly? I don’t

had been bold enough to try once, who

to his unpredictable bursts of frustration. Fine. It

heavy silence settled between

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tone had

his 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

bedside and sat down, arms crossed. “I’ll stay until you’re better. Then I’ll

Hadley blinked.

could help with water, sure. But

but the moment she

whatever she was about to say. “I don’t need your thanks. Just

then leaned back in the chair, shutting his eyes as if he