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

Chapter 1574:

The night crept on.

Outside, under the quiet stars, Hadley finally drifted into sleep. Her head slumped to the side, her body tipping precariously on the edge of the lounge chair.

Eric moved without thinking.

In a heartbeat, he crossed the balcony and caught her just in time, steadying her before she could fall. Carefully, he stooped down and gathered her in his arms.

He carried her back inside and laid her down on the bed with reverence, pulling the blanket over her. Then, slowly, he leaned forward and brushed a soft kiss between her brows.

The next morning, Eric woke to find Hadley nestled in his arms, her breathing deep and even. He lay still for a moment, watching her sleep. Then, carefully, he shifted her to the side and slipped out of bed without waking her.

fallen asleep so late the night before, and now, with no call time dragging her to set, she could finally rest

quick shower, Eric stepped out of the bathroom just in time to hear

He crossed the room in a

pressing against her forehead. It didn’t feel too warm—thankfully. Still, he reached into the nightstand, pulled out a digital thermometer, and took

fine…” Hadley mumbled, waving a

reading confirmed

a little. But her pale face and the way she sniffled with every breath told a

have caught a chill sitting out on the balcony last night. Even in a Srixby summer, the surrounding

for updates:

He grabbed a box of tissues and placed it beside her

medicine cabinet. Eric scanned the instructions on the medicine box, his brow knitting deeper with each word. “This can’t be taken on an

Hadley. “What do you feel like