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.

and for that, she showed him kindness. But that

weight of

clear with every word she said, that

His eyes stung, wet with something he couldn’t

murmured, “I get it. I

and the surgery was

woke up feeling much better. Most of

to

past discussions, so this visit was mostly procedural. Both signed the necessary consent forms at

Brady trailed behind Hadley and said, “It’s been

to Joy’s hospital room, they

“Eric, it tickles!”

seemed Eric had

out of bed already? Hearing the noise from the door, Eric looked up and gave the

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