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

Chapter 536:

“No.” Hadley scrunched her nose in objection. “I don’t eat where I sleep.”

Eric arched an eyebrow at her particularity, then leaned down and lifted her effortlessly. “I’ll carry you downstairs. You haven’t eaten much lately—how would you have the strength to walk?”

By the time they reached the dining area, the housekeeper had already prepared the table.

The sight of the food made Hadley’s lips tighten. Today, just this once, she decided she might eat a little extra. Eric noticed her resolve and served her a generous portion.

“Go ahead and eat,” he encouraged. “Focus on getting better. You’ve missed enough meals—an extra helping today won’t affect your weight.”

“Okay.” Reassured, Hadley began to eat.

Eric watched her with a pleased smile—until his phone interrupted the moment. It was Phillips calling. Stepping away, Eric answered, “Yes, it’s me. Go on…”

relying on Phillips to keep him informed. Phillips managed things on his end, seeking Eric’s advice whenever issues

at her feet, still clad in socks. Remembering he had

that moment, her own phone

“Hello, Elissa?”

concern. “Are you all

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over the fever

intense, but he must care for you deeply… Could there have been a misunderstanding? Surely someone who’d fly a helicopter across cities to rush you to a hospital

friend’s words, her expression slowly shifted to shock. “Elissa, could you repeat

A stormy night? What are you talking about?” Hadley

equally thrown. “You seriously don’t

as thoughts began to align. “Wait—so you’re telling me the person who flew me to the hospital back when we were in Tidebourne was actually