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.

his head and finally spotted Ernest standing on the other side of the

you doing here?” His eyes widened

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

estate. A bashful smile crept onto his face as he looked at the other man. “I really appreciate

a small nod. “If you’re

a glance at Hadley.

“Take care, Ernest.”

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

a brief look in Eric’s direction, Ernest stepped forward and gave his shoulder a

imagination thrives at

Ernest left, Eric turned his full attention to Hadley, still holding her hand as if

her voice even and composed. “If you’re feeling okay, the doctor said you’re clear to go home.” She glanced at her watch. “I’ve got to return to the

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

“Easy now… Just stay seated for a