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

Chapter 799:

“It depends on many factors—her surroundings, her stress levels—but pregnant women can indeed be more fragile,” the doctor explained. “Keeping her spirits high and her health closely monitored is key.”

“Understood.” Eric’s concern deepened. “With my wife expecting, we must be careful about any medication for her injury.”

“Quite right,” the doctor agreed, recognizing Eric’s protective instinct. “We had planned to X-ray her arm, but thanks to timely test results, an orthopedic specialist assessed it—no fractures, just a bruised ligament and some tender tissue. We’ll apply a gentle topical treatment that’s safe for expectant mothers. The swelling should fade in a few days.”

“My thanks,” Eric murmured, gratitude threading his words.

Hadley remained lost to the world, her eyes yet to flutter open. Worry gnawed at Eric’s resolve, and he arranged her transfer to a proper hospital room so she could rest under watchful care.

She slept peacefully on the hospital bed, while Eric kept a quiet vigil at her side. A nurse had already tended to her elbow, applying a soothing salve that released a gentle medicinal aroma into the air.

“Eric.” The door to the hospital room swung open, and Linda stepped in with purpose.

brow lifted in surprise. He motioned toward the corridor to

Linda nodded and

asked in a low murmur once the door clicked

your housekeeper, Fiona,” Linda explained, then gestured to her

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taken a knock during a tangle with Elissa, and the rigors of recent

correctly. She had suspected tension between Eric and Hadley after the Denver fiasco—surely a clash had erupted. Had it gone so

holding up? Is she all right?” Linda asked, nodding toward

steady as he dropped a bombshell. “Hadley is

widened, her breath catching. Hadley,

met her gaze evenly. “You heard me right. Hadley is with child.” He glanced at his watch. “Anything else on

all,” Linda said, tugging