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.

from his brow felt like

Eric replied

his hand caught

flicker of hesitation crossing her face. She considered pulling

whisper, laced with a quiet plea. “Stay

at her lips. “What, you think

faintly, his grip on her hand gentle but unyielding.

“Fine. Let go of my hand, and I

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of reluctance passed through Eric’s eyes, but he

to her word, Hadley pulled a chair to his bedside and settled in. Searching for a way to ease his discomfort, she asked, “Want to do something to take your mind off it?

nodded, his

rose to switch on the television.

weakly. “Just a bunch of old guys

her head, a touch exasperated. “A

“Sounds good.”