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

Chapter 1020:

“I see,” Hadley said softly, nodding.

Though she harbored no fondness for Linda, a twinge of pity stirred within her. Seeing Linda so diminished was undeniably heart-wrenching. But Hadley’s sympathy stopped there—a faint flicker, nothing more.

“May I go now?” Hadley asked, rising to her feet with quiet resolve.

“Hadley,” Eric said, his brow knitting as he caught her hand. “She is in this state because of me. Can’t you see that? I can’t just walk away from her.”

Hadley met his gaze, pausing for a fleeting moment.

Instead of answering, she turned the question back on him. “Does it even matter whether I understand the situation or not?”

Eric’s grip tightened, a sudden edge

said I didn’t, would you stop caring for her? Asking me this—it’s pointless, don’t you think?” She glanced down at Eric’s hand, still clasping hers.

home and rest,” Hadley’s tone was cool and

she make a fuss. Eric froze, words failing him. He didn’t release

leave Linda? If she wakes

Before Hadley could say more, he led her out of the

a stop outside Hadley’s apartment building. Eric stepped out and walked her to her door. “Get some rest.

him, astonishment softening her voice. “Aren’t you

what seemed like genuine concern. Eric tirelessly shuttled between the hospital, tending to Linda’s needs, and then made his way here to be by her side. Didn’t it

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needs you right now,” Hadley continued. “Focus on her.” Eric’s brows drew together, his voice taut. “Are you testing me? Or is this your way of nudging us toward another breakup

Yet, there was none.

she shook her head. “Me, breaking up