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.”

apple bobbed as

confirmed with a small smile. “It was a serious condition, but she responded well to

door. “Could you ask if she’s

Just wait

“Thank you.”

door and stepped inside, smiling warmly at Hadley. “You’re looking

tilt of her head toward the door, she added, “That gentleman from last night is still waiting out there. He’s asked to see you. Would you like to

flicked toward the door in surprise.

story hub is

moment passed before she gave

avoid this forever. If there was a time

him know,” the nurse said gently before stepping

found Eric still standing rigidly, like a soldier awaiting orders. “She’s ready. You can go in

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

“You’re welcome.”

lips together. Each step toward the bed seemed