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.

had visibly taken its toll. Her face seemed thinner, her jawline more defined, and shadows clung beneath

speak,

“Hello…”

Linda on the

away, lowering his voice. “Yes, that’s right… Alright, I

turned back to find Hadley already seated at the table. She sat there quietly, head lowered, absently holding a cup of milk that had

his phone into his pocket, Eric walked over

milk still nearly full, despite how long she’d

to take care of,” Eric said gently. “I’ll need to step out for a

what you

head, meeting his eyes with a faint, distant smile. “You’ve got something to handle?

lingered on Hadley’s face. He swallowed hard. “I’ll come back

on already!” Hadley urged him, her smile stretching wider. “Don’t

Eric gave her a long, searching look before

his back was to her, the light in Hadley’s eyes faded, and

He left.