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

Chapter 1190:

Eric tried to speak, but the words clung to him, stuck in his throat.

There were so many things he wanted to say, but only one made it out. “Okay.”

“Fine. I’ll head out then.” Hadley turned without hesitation. She didn’t look back as she walked out, her steps slow but certain.

“Hadley… Hadley,” he whispered her name, barely louder than a breath, watching her fade down the hallway.

What he didn’t say—what sat heavy in his chest—was, “Stay. Please stay. I’ll always protect you and Joy, just like I did this time. I swear I will.”

But the words stayed locked inside.

Because it was obvious—she didn’t want his protection, nor did she want his love.

Ferris had to bring her here—against her will.

Hadley’s feelings for him had faded the moment he sent her to Blathe. Now, there was nothing left between them—not a single romantic spark.

him kindness. But that was

eyes, feeling the weight of

it clear with every word she said, that

wet with something he couldn’t quite

murmured, “I get it. I really

the transplant were complete, and the surgery was scheduled for the day after

evening, Brady woke up feeling much better. Most of the sedatives had worn off, and his energy had

he and Hadley went to

had already gone over every detail and procedure in past discussions, so this visit was mostly procedural. Both signed the necessary consent forms at the

walked out of the doctor’s office, Brady trailed behind Hadley and said, “It’s been days since I last saw Joy. I miss her

opened the door to Joy’s hospital room, they were greeted by the sound of her

“Eric, it tickles!”

Eric had

Was he well enough to be out of bed already? Hearing the noise from the door, Eric looked up and gave the siblings a nod. “I

get out of bed. He didn’t even bother to freshen up. A