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

Chapter 1136:

He had the same aura he had the first time she’d met him.

But back then, he had been in a wheelchair and looked pale and fragile.

Now, he stood on his own, no wheelchair or cane in sight.

Elissa’s brow twitched slightly.

So this was how tall he really was?

His frame was solid, straight as a pine tree, exuding quiet strength and unwavering confidence.

Ernest stood frozen, barely daring to breathe. Outwardly, he looked composed, but cold sweat clung to his back and palms. His nerves were fraying, and the panic he tried to hide was mirrored in Elissa’s clear eyes.

When their eyes met, both were startled. Ernest swallowed hard.

Elissa quickly averted her gaze, her expression unreadable.

please

A nurse will escort you for some follow-up tests

you, doctor,”

of medication, and all the necessary precautions will be listed in your discharge

“Alright.”

doctor left, a nurse came in to take Elissa for her tests. Hadley stayed by her friend’s side the entire time—and Ernest trailed silently

room. Elissa glanced over her shoulder. Ernest

looked up at Hadley. “Did

The doctor prescribed a few medications, and he said he wanted

for fresh

a way—but the dynamics between him and Elissa were personal, and she

nodded slowly. “Could you ask him to

“Take your

carrying

the meds you’ll need at home,” he said. “The