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

Chapter 1353:

“Nothing,” Eric said, still smiling. “It’s just… you’re practically a rich woman, and you’re pinching pennies over a movie?”

“I’m just used to it,” Hadley replied lightly, hitting play. “Old habits die hard.”

Eric’s brow furrowed, a flicker of curiosity in his gaze. Since she was fifteen and joined the Flynn family, Hadley had wanted for nothing. Why would she hold onto such frugality? What kind of habit was she talking about?

Yet, Eric’s thoughts couldn’t linger on Hadley’s words.

The pain was too fierce, a relentless fire coursing through him.

It sapped his strength and muddled his mind. Slumped against the headboard, he stared at the flickering screen, groans escaping despite his efforts to stay silent. His eyelids drooped, heavy with exhaustion.

“Eric?” Hadley’s voice cut through, sharp with concern as she caught the sound of his distress. “Is it getting worse?”

Eric managed a weak shake of his head. “It’s… always been this bad.”

even endure it?” Was there truly no other

a measured slowness. “Both Ferris

even if this finger is gone for good, it’s a price I would gladly pay. I

composure shattered at his words. She shot to her feet, her voice trembling with fury. “Do you honestly think this

not what I meant!” Eric’s face paled, his voice unsteady. He rushed to clarify, “I’m terrified for Joy. Gifford is merciless—I can’t bear to think what he might do to her. Every moment she is with him, she is at risk. I

realizing her reaction had been

drenched in sweat,” she said curtly. “I’ll grab a towel.” Without another word, she turned and disappeared into the bathroom. Eric watched her

the night, only relenting as

is packed

that discomfort often worsened

asked, noting the ease in

try to

but then hesitated, shaking his

is wrong?” Hadley

with discomfort. “I’m soaked through.