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.

he return to the Scott estate on Olisvale Bay. Eric had always refused—until

Eric added, “I’m not

peace to work and rest. I

and Milly lived in the main house. With her unstable condition and his strained relationship with Eric, things would only

said after a moment. “It’s quieter there. You’ll have your space, and you can still stop by to see your

“Yeah. That works.”

That evening…

Joy with her

holding

but he didn’t want anyone else handling this. He

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want to make things difficult for Phillips and accepted

take my leave,

“Thanks again. Goodnight.”

inside, a strange feeling stirred in

Cough syrup.