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

Chapter 940:

As evening turned to night, Hadley watched Eric sleeping peacefully in the hospital bed.

“For Joy’s sake, I hope you find the strength to wake up soon,” she whispered.

When morning light arrived, the door to the hospital room creaked open.

Hadley, drowsy from a night on the couch, was stirred by the sound of voices.

The caregiver greeted the newcomer with a warm smile. “Miss Harris, good to see you this morning.”

“Yes,” Linda answered, looking around. “Is Hadley not here? She was supposed to be with Eric.”

“Miss Pearson is still asleep on the sofa over there.” Linda glanced in her direction.

Awakened by the commotion, Hadley stood up, sweeping her hair back with a swift motion of her hand and securing it with a hairband from her wrist. She then moved toward the bathroom, barely acknowledging Linda.

need to talk.” Linda’s voice was calm but

slightly, intrigued by what Linda might

with her thoughts, her expression tense as she searched for the right words. After a pause, she asked, “How do you feel about Eric? Are

question caught Hadley

gentle chuckle. “Haven’t I mentioned it?

that so?” Linda’s skepticism was

responded, still smiling. “There’s not much I can do about that. Maybe you should ask Eric when

yourself in

at the doorway.

you. I’ll be there shortly,” Hadley responded, preparing to freshen up. “Just need to wash

then turned to Linda. “Miss Harris, would you like some breakfast

you.” Linda declined, her voice shaky. Her thoughts were a

telling the truth—she and Eric really were no longer an item. That was a relief. It seemed Hadley no longer harbored

fists, her pulse quickening with a mix of

hospital bed, Eric’s expression shifted, his

been yanked out of a nightmare. Cold sweat clung to