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.

expression darkened, his eyes sharp with

a

voice was soft, hesitant.

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

Wilma had been bold enough to try once, who was to say she wouldn’t

sighed inwardly. She was starting to get used to his unpredictable bursts of

silence settled between

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his tone had been

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,

he dragged a chair to the bedside and sat down,

Hadley blinked.

help with water, sure. But

it out, but the moment

look at her, waving off whatever she was about to say.

of the bed, and then leaned back in the chair, shutting his eyes as