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

Chapter 1066:

Having observed Eric’s prowess up close, Phillips was immensely impressed.

It was only recently that Phillips discovered Eric’s true lineage—that he was a Scott, not a Flynn!

This talent, no doubt, was a legacy from his biological father, Ferris. Ironically, fate had woven a harsh narrative, and now Eric was poised to use his innate skills against his own father!

Indeed, Eric saw it this way; his family had never shown him affection, leaving him with nothing but his talent.

His phone vibrated with an incoming message from Hadley.

“Still at it, so tonight’s a late one. I’ll swing by the hospital first thing tomorrow. Try to get some sleep.”

A wave of relief washed over Eric. Though she couldn’t be there, her words calmed his uneasy heart.

He shut his eyes, willing himself to sleep. Tomorrow, Hadley would be there.

wasn’t certain what time he awoke, but Hadley’s voice seemed

nurse, inquiring about his recent

well, though his temperature did spike briefly

the distance between them, and knelt in front of Hadley, gently grasping

earnestly into her eyes, he pleaded,

soft yet firm. “I do believe you care for

after her. He wouldn’t have come

then why?” His voice

change as she posed her own question. “Remember when I adored

you fresh

silent.

seemed to weigh

not dredging up the past,” she clarified gently, shaking her head. “I’m trying to explain that just because you have feelings for me doesn’t mean I’m obligated to reciprocate them or

for me!” As he spoke, his grip on

because…” Hadley stayed calm, her voice steady and composed. “When I look at you now, I see the person I used to be. Powerless.