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

Chapter 998:

He chuckled softly at her concern. “Alright, alright. I’ll be careful.”

Rolling his sleeve back down, he glanced at his watch. “I should head to the office.”

“Okay,” Hadley replied, guilt tugging at her again. “You should get back to work.”

She had already taken up too much of his time.

“I’ll be going then,” he said gently, adding a few more reminders before turning to leave.

Outside the room, Eric stood stiffly, his posture tense, neither stepping forward nor backing away. As Denver emerged, Eric’s eyes narrowed slightly, something unreadable flickering across his face.

Denver gave him a brief, unreadable glance, and then walked away without a word.

Just then, a nurse carrying a treatment tray approached and paused beside Eric. “Why are you still standing here? She’s awake now. You can go in.”

His Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed. “Is she…

confirmed with a small smile. “It

“Could you ask

course. Just

“Thank you.”

nod, the nurse pushed open the door and stepped inside, smiling warmly at Hadley. “You’re looking much better,” the nurse said kindly as she began

night is still waiting out there. He’s asked to see you. Would

toward the door in surprise.

hub

before she gave a quiet nod.

forever. If there was a time to face it—to

the nurse said gently before stepping

a soldier awaiting orders. “She’s ready. You can go

in his chest, a confused mix of anticipation and

“You’re welcome.”

his lips together. Each step toward the bed seemed to quicken his pulse. By the