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

Chapter 1348:

“Sir, you’ve barely regained consciousness, and the anesthesia still clouds your system. You must rest…”

“Move aside!” Eric commanded, his voice surprisingly strong despite his condition.

“Sir…” Phillips fumbled for words when the door creaked open. Relief flooded his features—reinforcements had arrived!

“Hadley!” Phillips exclaimed, desperation evident in his voice. “Thank goodness you’re here! Please help me here!”

With deliberate movements, Hadley closed the door and strode purposefully into the room.

“Hadley.” Eric’s throat constricted as he drank in her presence, his intense gaze never leaving her face.

Her silent presence worked like a spell, immediately subduing his restlessness.

here?” His voice softened. “How’s Joy? Weren’t you supposed to be with her? Is her check-up finished? What

and paused, studying his face

yet, his first concern wasn’t for himself, but

stabilize him. “Your surgery concluded less than six hours ago. The anesthesia still lingers in your system. You

momentarily under her touch, but then his features

actually worried about

He yielded to her guidance, sinking back against the

later, he attempted to

fine.” Hadley firmly guided him back down, her palm against his chest. “She’s resting in the adjacent room. Still asleep, with

medication?” His voice carried

new content at

her head. “The doctor assured me she just needs rest. She’s already on prescribed medications, and adding more

examination results, but his shoulders gradually lost tension as Hadley explained. Finally, he surrendered to fatigue. “I’ll rest for now. So when she wakes,

brow furrowed as she reached for a pillow,