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.

what time he awoke, but Hadley’s voice

the nurse, inquiring about his

his temperature did spike briefly last night. However, it

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

her eyes, he pleaded, “Hadley, my feelings

yet firm. “I do believe you

wouldn’t keep chasing after her. He wouldn’t have come to

then why?” His voice cracked slightly.

I adored you, always stayed

brings you fresh

fell silent.

weigh heavily

explain that just because you have feelings for me doesn’t mean I’m obligated to reciprocate

his grip on her hand tightened, his eyes welling up with tears.

Hadley stayed calm, her voice steady and composed. “When I look at you now, I see the person I used to be. Powerless. Alone. Forced to rely on someone else’s mercy.