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

Chapter 816:

“Coming!” Hadley chirped back, her words tumbling into the phone as she spoke to Colleen. “He is summoning me—I’d better see what’s up. Could you handle things for me, please?”

She ended the call with a flick of her thumb, rolled up her sleeves with purpose, and strode into the bathroom.

The moment she crossed the threshold, her eyes narrowed at Eric. “What’s all the hollering about?”

Eric flashed a cheeky grin, lifting his arm like a trophy. “My arm is hurt.”

“Well then,” Hadley quipped, “skip the bath for a few days—problem solved.”

“But I’ll smell like a barn then!” Eric objected. “I can tough it out, but I’d hate to stink up you and the baby.”

As he edged closer, Hadley thrust a finger in his direction, her tone firm. “Stay right there, or I won’t help you.”

Eric relented, planting his feet with a playful smirk. “Am

a reply. Instead, she gently pressed his head down. “Let me wash your hair—close your eyes

Eric swung by the TV station to whisk Hadley away. They were bound for the Flynn Mansion that evening, a visit prompted by Nyla, who had caught wind

Hadley home so

the big recording,

himself outside the practice room like a

the door swung open, and Eric’s eyes darted

next adventure at

jack-in-the-box, darting toward him

dancer, his gaze sliding

closing the gap to

should kick back at home, feet

wasn’t having

it easy—I promise. Besides, lounging around all day won’t do me or the baby any favors.” Eric had no choice but to

flashing him a smile. “Give me a sec to