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

Chapter 1352:

“Let’s see…” The doctor questioned Eric thoroughly about his condition before adding, “Mr. Scott, are you able to bear it?”

“Why even ask?” Hadley snapped, her anxiety flaring. “Just because he can endure it doesn’t mean he should suffer.”

“Miss Pearson,” the doctor began. “Mr. Scott underwent a finger reattachment procedure. Painkillers don’t only numb the pain—they also dull other sensations. This makes it more difficult to monitor his condition and slows down the healing process. Therefore, unless it’s absolutely required, we try to avoid using them.”

Hadley stood frozen, her gaze locked on Eric, a mix of helplessness and concern swirling in her chest.

“It’s alright,” Eric murmured, his faint smile barely masking the strain in his voice. “Let’s trust the doctor. I can handle it.”

Hadley slowly nodded, her lips pressed into a thin line.

What else could she say? This was their only path forward.

After the doctor departed, Hadley turned to Eric, grappling with how to ease his suffering.

“Should I grab a towel?” she offered.

the sweat from his brow

Eric

step away, his hand

their joined hands, a flicker of hesitation crossing her

Eric’s voice was low, almost a whisper, laced with a quiet plea. “Stay with me, please. When you’re

at her lips. “What, you think I’m as gullible as Joy? That I would fall for

his grip on

softening. “Fine. Let go of my hand,

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eyes, but he released her hand as she

in. Searching for a way to

nodded, his tone indifferent but

rose to switch on the television. “Any preferences?

a bunch of old guys talking

shook her head, a touch exasperated.

“Sounds good.”