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

Chapter 551:

Linda’s patience snapped. “Enough with the act, Hadley.”

Her hands clenched into fists as she stared Hadley down. “Eric and I grew up together—we’re closer than just ordinary friends! Maybe you don’t understand that kind of bond, but at the very least, have the decency not to insult it!”

“You really are something else…”

Hadley exhaled, shaking her head with a half-smile, her expression a mix of amusement and exasperation.

“Didn’t I just step aside to give you two some space? And now you’re accusing me of insulting him… so tell me, Linda—what exactly do you want?”

“Hadley, that’s enough!”

Eric’s voice finally cut through the tension.

His grip tightened around Hadley’s wrist, his expression darkening—not quite angry, but strained, as if trying to keep his patience in check.

“Go upstairs and wait for me.”

an eyebrow. “Are you sure you want

This time, Eric’s voice held a sharper edge, his tone leaving no

up her hands. “Fine, fine.” With

about

The doorbell rang again.

tensed, her fingers clamping onto Eric’s arm like a vice. Panic flashed in her eyes. “Eric! Don’t open the door! Don’t let him

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Linda talking about

look crossed

memories of Ernest and Linda painted a

accommodating ever since they started dating, always putting Linda’s

what had changed

since Ernest woke up from his coma, tension

couldn’t just ignore Ernest’s situation. “Linda, perhaps it’s best to discuss everything

Ernest entered, his hair and shoulders lightly

said as he maneuvered his wheelchair closer. “Let’s not trouble Eric and Hadley any further. It’s getting late; they need their rest. Let’s