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.”

him. Eric sighed softly. Well, at least she was back. He would patiently win her over

Hadley

her, she heard him rise and enter the bathroom. Moments later, the bed dipped gently as he climbed in beside her, wrapping his arms

her eyes and said impulsively, “Don’t hold

off guard. “Isn’t this

the same now as they used to be.” Her return to him didn’t imply forgiveness. “I don’t want you

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tension, Eric’s embrace tightened. “For now? How long will that

I’m still uncertain about.” In truth, if she was already carrying his child, this

her to speak again. “What, is that

his objection. She knew he still had reasons to keep her close—because he had

room fell silent for a long stretch before

than he tightened his grip on her. Hadley tensed

“Hadley.”

whispered, “I’ll respect all your wishes. But can you promise me you’ll let go of Denver

her. “Try