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

Chapter 1023:

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Eric shook his head. “How could we ever not care?” His phone buzzed mid-sentence.

It was Ernest. Busy at the office all day, he’d called to get an update on the results of the consultation.

“It’s Ernest,” Eric said, glancing at Linda before picking up.

“Yeah, the consultation went well; they’ve got the results… Uh-huh… Got it…”

After hanging up, he turned back to Linda with a reassuring look. “See? Ernest hasn’t ditched you either. We’re family—always will be.”

Hearing this, Linda went rigid, tears streaming as she nodded over and over, her voice breaking. “I know… I know…”

“Linda, don’t lose hope.” Eric eased her back onto the bed, his tone soft but firm. “The consultation just wrapped. The experts say if you stick with the treatment, there’s a real shot at getting better.”

“For real?” Linda paused, tears glistening at the edges of her eyes.

not just

the truth.” Eric gave a resolute nod. The doctors

up,

stretch, and then nodded slowly. Her hand clamped onto his with desperate strength. “Eric, don’t abandon me. Don’t let me face this alone! You’re all

Eric swore, his voice steady and sincere.

fault she was in this situation—how could he possibly

will swing by soon. Splash some water

head, her nerves

rinsing Joy off and was about to settle in with a

“I’ll grab it…”

this,” Hadley said, waving her off as she headed to the entrance.

across his face. He peeked past her.

Hadley planted

icy, detached. “I’d rather