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

Chapter 623:

After securing her shoulder with a firm yet careful bandage, the doctor offered a reassuring nod and gently instructed them on follow-up care. “It’s nothing serious. Just avoid any strenuous activity for the next week and maintain a balanced diet.”

With that, the medical team finalized their prescriptions, carefully…

Explaining the dosage and timing before declaring her fit for discharge, the doctor wrapped up the conversation. While Eric’s subordinate handled the paperwork, Eric focused entirely on Hadley, carrying her out of the hospital and straight to the car.

She kept her eyes shut the entire time. The weight of the misunderstanding pressed heavily on her, making it impossible to look at him.

She had been so certain—so prepared for an inevitable conclusion. The baby, she had thought, would be the end of their entanglement.

A clean break.

Even though she had chosen to return to him for Elissa’s sake, this situation now felt entirely different—far more complicated, far more uncertain.

Now, without the pregnancy, their connection remained open-ended.

Unresolved.

she wasn’t ready for that—not physically,

for awkwardness. Reaching out, he brushed his fingers gently against her cheek,

than she expected, almost… pleased.

Happy?

eyes fluttered open, confusion flickering in

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Happy?

wondered if she had

gaze, she saw it—joy, pure

But why?

it gently behind her ear before his fingers

real,” he murmured, his voice laced with something deep, something almost tender. “Your

wanted to have my

if to speak, but no