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

Chapter 737:

“Eric?”

Hadley’s voice cut through the moment, her tone soft but unwavering. Eric blinked. “Yes? What is it?”

Cradled in his palms, Hadley let out a faint smile—one that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “I was just wondering… have you ever ignored Linda’s calls?”

Eric froze. Hadley’s faint smile remained, but there was an unmistakable sadness in it. “If it had been her calling you last night, would you have ignored it?”

“Hadley—”

Eric’s chest tightened painfully. She wasn’t angry. She wasn’t crying. Yet this—this quiet, resigned hurt—was far worse than any outburst she could have had.

His voice was barely above a whisper. “Please, forgive me

push

her voice unreadable.

as if afraid she would slip

up again. “The doctor said we need to run some tests to find out why you fainted. Just

Before he could even finish, Hadley shut him down with firm resistance. “I

to coax her.

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skipping meals.” Hadley shook her head, already turning away. “I was trying to lose a few more pounds. Nothing serious.” No matter what Eric

examinations.” Her voice

let out a low exhale, rubbing his temple. Even when he was just trying to take care of her, she found a way to push back. Yet, despite everything—he couldn’t help but indulge

alright—no tests,” Eric sighed, relenting with a small shake of his head. He wasn’t going to fight her on this. Not now. “But listen,” he added, “next time you feel even the slightest symptom, you come to the hospital immediately.

a moment before nodding. “Alright.” Next time? She