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.

ready for that—not

her silence for awkwardness. Reaching out, he brushed his fingers gently against her cheek, his touch warm and

know something?” His voice was softer than she expected, almost… pleased.

Happy?

eyes fluttered open,

on g

Happy?

if she had misheard. What could he possibly

met his gaze, she saw it—joy, pure and unguarded, lighting up his

But why?

her ear before his fingers lingered,

if the pregnancy wasn’t real,” he murmured, his voice laced with something deep, something almost tender. “Your

wanted to have my child, didn’t

lips as if to speak,