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.

I was wrong.” His voice was barely above a whisper. “Please, forgive me this time.

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voice unreadable.

afraid she would slip

pillows, making sure she was comfortable. Then, he spoke up again. “The doctor said we need to run some tests to find out why you fainted. Just

Hadley shut him down with firm resistance. “I don’t want

he tried to coax her. “Come on, sweetheart, let’s just check to be sure.

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skipping meals.” Hadley shook her head, already turning away. “I was

don’t like examinations.” Her voice turned

when he was just trying to take care of her, she found a way to push back. Yet, despite everything—he

now. “But listen,” he added, “next time you feel even the slightest

before nodding. “Alright.” Next time? She almost laughed at the