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.”

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

“It was a serious condition, but she

door. “Could you ask if

Just wait

“Thank you.”

stepped inside, smiling warmly at Hadley. “You’re looking much better,” the nurse said kindly as she began tending to Hadley’s

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

flicked toward the door in surprise.

hub

before she gave a quiet

If there was a time to face it—to face him—it was

him know,” the nurse said

standing rigidly, like a soldier awaiting

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

“You’re welcome.”

pressing his lips together. Each step toward the bed seemed to quicken his pulse. By the time he reached her side,