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

Chapter 1569:

Meanwhile, inside the observation room, Eric stirred and blinked at the ceiling before noticing a figure beside him.

“Hadley?” His features brightened as he reached for her hand. “I can’t believe you’re here. It means a lot.”

It was clear to him then. Hadley hadn’t given up on him after all.

Without withdrawing her hand, Hadley glanced down and said gently, “I’m here. How do you feel? Is there anything bothering you?”

“Not at all.” Eric gave her a faint, contented smile. “Now that you’re here, I feel like everything’s alright.”

“Oh, come on.” Ernest scoffed nearby.

That reaction caught Eric off guard.

spotted Ernest standing on the other

are you doing here?” His eyes widened

mocking sound. “What do you think? If it weren’t for me, how exactly would you have ended up at

memory caught up with him. He had collapsed back at the Flynn estate. A bashful smile

small nod. “If you’re fine now,

he shot a glance

“Take care, Ernest.”

words with playful precision. “Take care, Ernest,” he said, repeating

direction, Ernest stepped forward and gave his shoulder a light pat. “Don’t mess this

imagination thrives at

attention to Hadley, still holding her hand as if afraid to let

got her name out before Hadley cut in, her voice even and composed. “If you’re feeling okay, the doctor said you’re clear to go home.”

gave a small nod. “I’m okay now. Let’s head

him and said, “Easy now… Just stay seated