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.

showed him kindness. But that was the end of it. Nothing more would come of

his eyes, feeling the weight

with every word she said, that whatever

with something he couldn’t quite

“I get it. I really

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

woke up feeling much better. Most of

he and Hadley went to see Dr. Duncan

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 end

the doctor’s office, Brady trailed behind Hadley and said, “It’s been days

they opened the door to Joy’s hospital room, they were

“Eric, it tickles!”

had

the noise from the door, Eric looked up and gave the siblings a

he was able to get out of bed. He didn’t even bother to freshen up. A shadow of