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

Chapter 553:

After a tense pause, Ernest finally glanced at Linda, who stubbornly avoided his gaze. “Fine, if you’re set on staying, then stay. We’ll talk when you’re ready.”

With that, he maneuvered his wheelchair to leave.

Eric hurried alongside to help him exit. “Ernest, let me help.” Quentin was waiting outside.

Eric assisted Ernest into the car, his expression one of restrained curiosity. “Ernest…”

Catching his brother’s look, Ernest gave a small chuckle. “What’s on your mind?”

With a tense jaw, Eric asked, “Is there really someone else in your life?”

Immediately, Ernest lapsed into silence.

For an extended period, he remained mute.

“Ernest?”

“I’m weary. Time to head home.”

direct reply. To Quentin,

“Understood.”

left rooted in place, burdened by a deep unease. Familiar with Ernest’s mannerisms, Eric dreaded that the rumors could be

steps would Linda

in the living room, her arms

Eric came back inside.

questioning his

caught her wrist. “No need for drama. Head

eyebrow. “How am I causing drama?” She gestured towards Linda. “She’s staying, right? Wouldn’t my

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“Linda’s sleeping in the guest

evident. “You’re letting her stay

she even thinking? Trying to prevent another outburst, Eric

she shot him a

grasped the situation. Ernest’s visit required that Eric keep

with Linda, explanations to

served as an

herself from Eric’s grasp, Hadley pivoted towards