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

Chapter 704:

“What is it?” Eric’s tone was sharp, edged with irritation. Of all times, why did Phillips have to show up now?

Reading the room, Phillips hesitated at the doorway, an inexplicable chill running down his spine.

Why did it feel like Eric’s stare was filled with… irritation?

Clearing his throat, Phillips straightened and quickly said,

“Mr. Flynn, I was wondering if Hadley wanted to go back and bring some of your things over?”

It was a practical suggestion.

Eric would be in the hospital for a few days. While it was easy enough to buy anything he needed, personal items—his own clothes, a razor, his phone charger—were always more comfortable than whatever the hospital could provide.

Even Hadley hadn’t thought of that.

In the past, Phillips would have handled such things himself. But now that Hadley was Eric’s girlfriend, naturally, it was a task that fell to her.

go grab them. I know exactly where to find

gave a small

“Alright.”

adjusted her coat, then turned

leave everything here in your hands. I’ll head

. com brings magic to

with a

waiting downstairs. He’ll drive you

“Got it.”

but before she could step

Eric’s voice halted her in

her eyes meeting his. His expression had shifted—less guarded

“You’ll be back, right?”

uncertainty in his question made

am bringing your things—I have to

lips lifted

careful on the