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

Chapter 800:

“You’re welcome.”

She opened her mouth again, but Eric’s focus had already shifted back toward the closed door.

In the quiet hospital room, Hadley stirred. Her eyelids fluttered open with slow, deliberate grace, and the sterile surroundings jogged her memory—she was in a hospital.

Hadley’s last memory was collapsing into Eric’s arms—he must have brought her here. What had happened since? Her mind raced to one pressing question: was she pregnant? And if so, had Eric been told? A sudden chill gripped her as cold sweat prickled her skin.

She flung the covers aside, swung her legs over the bed, and made for the door. Her heart pounded in her chest.

“Eric…”

Linda’s voice thundered behind her, the question forcing a shiver through Hadley’s limbs. She bit her lip and let the words tumble out. “Are you certain you’re the father?”

Eric’s eyes narrowed, his face hardening. “What

“Eric!”

her shoulders and faced him head-on. “Haven’t you ever wondered? Hadley has never truly wanted to be with you! It’s Denver she’s smitten with. They’ve been sneaking around—you saw them embrace. Who’s to say

like a blade. His expression darkened further, a storm brewing in

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utterly besotted! Are you so in love that you’d turn a blind eye

locked onto something behind them. Eric stiffened, a sinking feeling in his gut. Turning to follow Linda’s stare, he saw Hadley standing in the doorway, wide-eyed and fully

outstretched to steady her, but Hadley sidestepped, offering Linda

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caught her wrist, his brow creasing with concern. He softened his tone as he guided her back into the room. “Let’s go

comfort and

Linda with that

ran down Linda’s spine, a cocktail of joy and exhilaration bubbling inside her. She tilted her head toward Eric, her voice brimming with triumph. “Did you