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

Chapter 1165:

Eric rose from the sofa and stepped into the outer room.

In the dining area, Melba was already there, unpacking and arranging the things she’d brought with her.

“Mr. Flynn, you’re up,” she said, gesturing toward the table. “I brought breakfast. Would you like to have some?”

Eric shook his head. “I’ll check on Hadley first.”

He wondered whether she’d gotten any real rest through the night or if she was feeling any better.

But just as he turned to head toward her room, Hadley appeared, stepping out quietly. She looked freshly tidied, her long hair neatly brushed and tied back. Yet, the redness in her eyes betrayed her sleepless night.

“Hadley,” Eric called as he approached her. “Melba brought breakfast. Do you want to have some?”

“Sure.” She nodded faintly, offering nothing more.

visibly taken its toll. Her face seemed thinner,

speak, but his phone

“Hello…”

was Linda on the other

away, lowering his voice.

to find Hadley already seated at the table. She sat there

his pocket, Eric walked over

he noticed the glass of milk still nearly

care of,” Eric said gently. “I’ll need

you

with a faint, distant smile. “You’ve got something

face. He swallowed hard. “I’ll

already!” Hadley urged him, her smile stretching wider.

long, searching look

to her, the light in Hadley’s eyes faded, and the smile slipped

He left.