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 to set, she could finally

of the bathroom just in time to hear a string of soft, stifled sneezes from the

instantly. He crossed the room

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

fine…” Hadley mumbled, waving a

confirmed

tension loosening just a little. But her pale face and the way she sniffled with every

out on the balcony last night. Even in a Srixby summer, the surrounding gardens of Olisvale Bay held onto

hub for

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

his brow knitting deeper with each word. “This can’t be

Hadley. “What do you