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

Chapter 1135:

Elissa’s eyes were finally ready for the bandages to come off.

On the day of the bandage removal, Ernest arrived at the hospital early. But, just like the past few days, Elissa didn’t want to see him.

“Ernest,” Hadley found him sitting on a bench outside the room, not daring to go in.

“Yes?” Ernest nodded.

Hadley then sat beside him on the bench. “I have a favor to ask.”

He turned to her, a bit surprised. “What is it? Whatever it is, I’ll help.”

“It’s nothing too serious,” she assured him with a light smile. “I just need you to pass a message to Eric. Let him know he can call Melba anytime.”

“Melba?” Ernest raised an eyebrow. “Who is that?”

to go into it. Elissa’s bandages are coming off, so let’s focus on her and not waste any

“Why don’t you just

Hadley gave a faint smile. “We agreed not to be

a nurse arrived,

He stood

Elissa clung tightly to Hadley’s hand,

lived in darkness for so long. And now, with the bandages

shall we begin?”

a deep breath and nodded

by layer. As he reached the final one, he gave her a calm reminder. “We’ve dimmed the lights as much as we can, but since your eyes haven’t been exposed to light in a long time, it might still feel

“Okay.” Elissa nodded solemnly.

ls . com is where

of bandage was lifted away, she didn’t open her eyes immediately. She hesitated… and then slowly cracked them open just a little. But within a heartbeat, she squeezed them shut

heart jumped. “What’s the

hand tighter, her voice trembling

moment, Hadley was speechless. Then she laughed softly, filled with relief.