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

Chapter 811:

Eric turned sharply toward Theodore, irritation evident in his eyes. “Didn’t I clearly instruct you? Why didn’t you properly explain things to Hadley? What if you frightened her?” After all, she was pregnant!

“I—I did explain,” Theodore stammered, feeling unjustly accused. “Mr. Flynn told her your injury wasn’t serious.”

“As long as you’re okay!” Hadley interrupted softly, visibly relieved, suddenly placing a hand on her stomach.

“Hadley!” Eric reacted immediately, steadying her anxiously, eyes filled with concern. “What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”

Hadley hesitated, embarrassed, shaking her head gently, her cheeks tinged with pink. “It’s not that… I think I might just be a bit hungry.”

Eric stared blankly at her for a moment before laughing softly in surprise. “You think? You’re unsure if you’re hungry?” He teased affectionately, gently pinching the tip of her nose.

“Let’s head home; Fiona should have soup ready by now.”

so it was understandable that she’d

lightly at his sleeve, gesturing toward the small convenience store beside the hospital’s emergency area. “I want a hotdog

slightly, clearly hesitant.

one finger in playful negotiation. “Just one, please?

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paused, then sighed gently.

something, it wasn’t wise to deny them.

let Hadley feel

finally said, his voice softening with indulgence.

replied eagerly, smiling

they moved to leave hand-in-hand, they almost collided with Linda, who stood frozen in

in surprise. “Linda?