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

Chapter 1070:

Ending the call, he saw Eric return, freshly dressed and assisted by the caregiver, who gently helped him onto the hospital bed.

Just then, the nurse entered, noticing Eric’s hand was bleeding. “We need to bandage his hand.”

Ernest wouldn’t have noticed Eric’s condition if the nurse hadn’t pointed it out. On closer inspection, he observed Eric’s hands—bloodied and marred, likely a result of his earlier outburst.

“Sorry to trouble you,” said Ernest quietly.

“No trouble at all,” the nurse replied as she gathered the necessary supplies to treat Eric’s wounds. She carefully cleaned, medicated, and bandaged his injuries.

As Ernest watched, he felt helpless, uncertain of how to provide solace. Emotional entanglements were never his strong suit.

“Eric!” The door burst open, and Linda called out as she entered, wheeled in by a caregiver. “What’s going on here?”

“There you are, Linda.” Eric managed a broad, strained smile and shook his head dismissively. “It’s nothing, just a small scrape.”

Linda and Ernest exchanged knowing looks; her disbelief was evident. Having known Eric since they were children, Linda could easily tell something was amiss. Eric was visibly hurt, but Linda sensed his deepest wounds were emotional, not physical.

fever had flared up again. Soon, a doctor arrived to examine him and decided

a tone of reproach, the doctor announced, “He’s developed pneumonia. Getting soaked in cold water has made it extremely dangerous for

say, “Please, keep a vigilant watch over Eric. If it becomes too much, let

the caregiver

room, Linda could no longer contain her emotions

paused. “I’m not entirely

what

laced with bitterness. “You kept it from me on purpose, didn’t you? Is this what you wanted? For her to

actions but struggled to articulate a response. “I never anticipated things would escalate like

fed up. “How many times must I tell you? Hadley doesn’t

with her accusations, Ernest had

slow breath, softening just a little. “You

“But you’re

overnight, but I’m stable. Besides, we can’t let Eric go through

press further. “Just call