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.

Ernest

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

the Flynn estate. A bashful smile

a small nod.

shot a glance at Hadley. “Thanks for staying with him,

“Take care, Ernest.”

precision. “Take care, Ernest,” he said, repeating in the same

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

imagination thrives at

Hadley, still holding her hand as

before Hadley cut in, her voice even and composed. “If you’re feeling okay, the doctor said you’re

small nod. “I’m okay now.

said, “Easy now… Just