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.

before, and now, with no call time dragging her

just in time to hear a string of soft,

instantly. He crossed the room in a few strides.

sat on the edge of the bed, his hand gently pressing against her forehead. It didn’t feel too warm—thankfully. Still, he reached into the nightstand, pulled out

fine…” Hadley mumbled, waving a

reading confirmed it—no

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

night. Even in a Srixby summer, the surrounding gardens of Olisvale Bay held

for

grabbed a box of tissues and placed it beside her within easy reach. “Stay in bed. I’ll go get

a reply, he stood and headed for the medicine cabinet. Eric scanned the instructions on the medicine box, his brow knitting deeper with each word.

at Hadley. “What do you feel like