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?”

narrowed, his face hardening. “What are you

“Eric!”

him head-on. “Haven’t you ever wondered? Hadley has never truly wanted to be with

through her tirade like a blade. His expression darkened further, a storm brewing in his eyes as he glared at Linda. “What rubbish are you

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you so in love that you’d turn a blind eye to her

a sinking feeling in his gut.

her, but Hadley sidestepped, offering Linda a

heard every word

caught her wrist, his brow creasing with concern. He softened his tone as he guided her back

comfort and conciliation—were

tilting her head and fixing Linda with that

a cocktail of joy and exhilaration bubbling inside her. She tilted her head toward Eric, her voice brimming with triumph. “Did you catch that? Hadley just spilled the beans