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

Chapter 1246:

Though he’d returned to the Scott family, there was still no warmth between him and Ferris. Their relationship remained tense and distant. Eric avoided him whenever possible.

Ferris sighed. “It’s not me. Your mother’s been asking about you… Think you could visit her sometime? Maybe a dinner?”

Since the last hospital visit, Milly had been bringing up Eric more and more.

Eric didn’t respond right away. His gaze drifted downward.

Ferris continued gently, “Her health isn’t great. She could really use the company. I know you’re busy, but could you make time for her?”

Eric looked up suddenly. “How about I move back?”

Ferris stared at him, startled. “What did you say?”

“Surprised?” Eric gave a sarcastic smirk. “What, you don’t want me to?”

“Of course I do!” Ferris’ face lit up, clearly pleased.

return to the Scott estate on Olisvale Bay.

added, “I’m not living

without protest. “You need peace to work and rest. I

lived in the main house. With her unstable condition and his strained relationship with

the villa on the south end of the estate prepared for you,” Ferris said after a moment. “It’s quieter there. You’ll have your space, and

“Yeah. That works.”

That evening…

still helping Joy with her bath,

holding out a

nodded in greeting. “Mr. Flynn couldn’t step away from work, but he didn’t want anyone else handling this. He asked me to bring it

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want to make things difficult

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“Thanks again. Goodnight.”

feeling stirred in her chest.

Cough syrup.