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.”

Well, at least she was

off the main lights, he left only a soft glow from the wall lamp. Hadley lay still, awake but quiet, sensing Eric had moved to the sofa, likely

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

“Don’t hold me like

caught off guard. “Isn’t this how

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

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

speak again. “What, is that not

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

expected, the room fell silent for a long stretch before Eric

he spoken than he tightened his grip on her.

“Hadley.”

respect all your wishes. But can you promise me you’ll

he released her.