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

Chapter 991:

“Hands off!” A dark cloud settled over Eric’s striking features as he brushed Denver aside, seizing Hadley’s hand with sudden urgency. “Hadley, what’s the matter?” he asked. Why was she shutting him out?

Hadley’s body went rigid at Eric’s touch, a ripple of distress coursing through her as she squirmed, her agitation plain. The monitor screeched in protest as her blood oxygen levels nosedived, its frantic beeping shattering the room’s tense quiet.

“Hadley!” Denver’s voice cracked with fear, his face draining of color. “What’s happening?”

He lunged for the emergency button beside the bed, jabbing it with desperation. “VIP Room 9! Please come quickly!” he barked into the intercom, his tone sharp with panic.

“On our way!” came the swift reply.

Denver wheeled on Eric, his glare blazing with fury. “Let go of her—now! Do you get it yet? Hadley doesn’t want you here!”

The alarm’s shrill wail quickened, slicing through the air like a knife.

a wave of white coats. The doctor swiftly adjusted the oxygen levels, increasing the pressure to stabilize Hadley’s breathing, while instructing the nurse to begin administering medication

wait outside!” the doctor snapped without looking up. “Don’t interfere with the emergency

hospital corridor, they stood guard at opposite ends—each weighed down

unbearable torment. Panic burned in his chest, wild and consuming, while cold dread seeped through his bones, freezing every rational thought. Why?

emerged. Eric and Denver both stood at once, voices overlapping. “How is she?” “She’s stable now,” the doctor replied, his expression professional but firm. “Her emotional swing earlier put too much strain on her body. She’s far too weak to handle that kind of stress. There will be no visitors tonight. She needs absolute rest. Go home—get some sleep. You can return tomorrow. The nurses will

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Eric

Denver also said,

exchanged a glance—neither expression gave anything away, but neither of

exhaled through his

under his breath, a sharp, cold sound. “Is your mother looking for you?

calm, but laced with warning. “As long as you’re here, I’m staying. I won’t let you anywhere near Hadley if there’s

the doctor’s strict orders of no visitors tonight, Eric insisted on staying.