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.”

sighed softly. Well, at least she was back. He would

the main lights, he left only a soft glow from the wall lamp. Hadley lay still, awake but quiet,

began to claim her, she heard him rise and enter the bathroom. Moments later, the bed dipped gently as he climbed in beside her,

“Don’t hold me

asked, caught off guard.

the same now as they used

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tightened. “For now? How

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

speak again. “What,

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

a long stretch before Eric finally

he tightened his grip on her.

“Hadley.”

whispered, “I’ll respect all your wishes. But can

he released her. “Try to sleep. Good