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.

Holland, please follow my finger

nod. “The surgery was a success. A nurse will escort you for some follow-up tests later. If everything looks good, we’ll begin

you, doctor,”

prescribe a course of medication, and all the necessary precautions will be

“Alright.”

the 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 behind, not daring

to the room. Elissa glanced over her

up at

a few medications, and he said he wanted to

for

evenly, offering no extra commentary. To Hadley, Ernest seemed pitiful in a way—but the

him to

Hadley stood. “Take

moment later, Ernest entered, carrying a paper bag filled with

table, then cleared his throat awkwardly. “These are the meds you’ll need