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

Chapter 534:

“Yes.” Hadley accepted the milk and sipped gently, careful of its heat.

“Could you reach everywhere yourself?” Eric asked with mild concern.

“You could’ve waited for me.”

“I managed fine,” she replied lightly, finishing the milk and handing him the empty cup.

Taking it, Eric gently probed further. “Are you hungry? I made some pancakes. Want to eat a bit?”

“I’m not hungry,” Hadley said weakly, waving off the suggestion. “I just want to sleep.”

She settled back into bed, showing no sign of further conversation. Eric didn’t press—he tucked the covers around her and placed ice packs beneath her armpits.

“Rest now. I’ll be right here if you need anything.”

Eric sighed softly. Well, at least she was back.

Hadley lay still, awake but quiet, sensing Eric had moved to the

bathroom. Moments later, the bed dipped gently as he climbed in beside her, wrapping his arms protectively around her

said impulsively, “Don’t

asked, caught off guard.

replied coldly, “You said it yourself—that was in the past. Things aren’t the same now as they used to be.”

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the tension, Eric’s embrace tightened. “For now?

shaking her head. “I can’t specify a time for something I’m still uncertain about.”

her to speak again. “What, is that

his objection. She knew he still had reasons

expected, the room fell silent for a

no sooner had he spoken than he tightened his

“Hadley.”

wishes. But can you promise me you’ll let go of Denver and stay

his request, he released her. “Try to sleep.