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

Chapter 1000:

Eric had never felt such raw pain. Every breath hurt.

“I like you,” he said desperately. “I really like you!”

“Stop.” She pulled back slightly, voice strained with fatigue. “You’ve been lying to me for so long—what’s the point now? Maybe you’re not tired of it, but I am.”

Her voice, hoarse but firm, carried the weight of finality.

“I’m just some distraction that you entertained yourself with. Linda is the one you truly love—the one you’d sacrifice everything for.” She sighed and frowned. “I don’t get it. Why not stay with her? Why hold on to me?”

Then, her tone sharpened. “Do you think I’m beneath you? Is that why you keep treating me like I don’t matter?”

“No! That’s not it at all!” Eric’s hands trembled around hers, his voice cracking. “Hate me if you must. Blame me. But don’t leave me.”

“You still don’t understand?” Hadley’s gaze didn’t waver. She inhaled deeply. “I don’t hate you. I don’t even blame you. I just don’t want this anymore.”

She paused. “I got hurt because of you. You dragged me into this mess. Consider letting me go… your way of making it right.”

Eric’s eyes widened, stunned.

said all I need to. I’m tired. I need to rest.” She turned her head and closed her eyes, signaling the end of their

his voice thick

with unspoken regret. “Rest well. I’ll come see you

eyes shut, unmoved until she

none of what she said get

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and felt much improved. Technically, she was supposed to stay overnight for observation, but she had no

Joy. She wanted to be with her daughter. And tomorrow, she needed to be back on set. Losing another day

Since she had been admitted in an emergency, she had nothing to

room, she looked up and spotted someone

surprised. He’d already visited

cool smile. “You don’t

“I’m just surprised. I’m fine now. You’re busy—why

her a playful glare. “If I hadn’t, I

“Just my throat’s still sore. Everything