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.

up again. Soon, a doctor

doctor announced, “He’s developed pneumonia. Getting soaked in cold water has made it

only turn to the caregiver and say, “Please, keep a vigilant watch over Eric.

Flynn,” the caregiver responded

could no longer contain her emotions

paused. “I’m not

what you

on purpose, didn’t you? Is this what you wanted?

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

shook her head, clearly fed up. “How many times must I

accusations,

little. “You go back to work. I’ll stay

hesitated. “But you’re still recovering

head. “My legs won’t heal overnight, but I’m stable. Besides, we

didn’t press further. “Just call me immediately if