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.”

replied, his voice tight. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed. “Is she… feeling

“It was a serious condition, but she responded well to

the door. “Could you ask if she’s willing to see

Just wait

“Thank you.”

warmly at Hadley. “You’re looking much

“That gentleman from last night is still waiting out there. He’s asked to see you.

in surprise. Eric had

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passed before she gave a

If there was a time to face it—to

know,” the nurse

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

in his chest, a confused mix of anticipation and dread tightening in his throat.

“You’re welcome.”

through the door, unconsciously pressing his lips together. Each step toward the