Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You can’t afford me now

Chapter 1000:

Eric had never felt such raw pain. Every breath hurt.

“I like you,” he said desperately. “I really like you!”

“Stop.” She pulled back slightly, voice strained with fatigue. “You’ve been lying to me for so long—what’s the point now? Maybe you’re not tired of it, but I am.”

Her voice, hoarse but firm, carried the weight of finality.

“I’m just some distraction that you entertained yourself with. Linda is the one you truly love—the one you’d sacrifice everything for.” She sighed and frowned. “I don’t get it. Why not stay with her? Why hold on to me?”

Then, her tone sharpened. “Do you think I’m beneath you? Is that why you keep treating me like I don’t matter?”

“No! That’s not it at all!” Eric’s hands trembled around hers, his voice cracking. “Hate me if you must. Blame me. But don’t leave me.”

“You still don’t understand?” Hadley’s gaze didn’t waver. She inhaled deeply. “I don’t hate you. I don’t even blame you. I just don’t want this anymore.”

She paused. “I got hurt because of you. You dragged me into this mess. Consider letting me go… your way of making it right.”

Eric’s eyes widened, stunned.

“Go,” she said. “I’ve said all I need to. I’m tired. I need to rest.” She turned her head and closed her eyes, signaling the end of their conversation.

“Alright,” he said finally, his voice thick with emotion.

He stared at her pale face, lips parting with unspoken regret. “Rest well. I’ll come see you again.”

Hadley didn’t respond. She lay there silently, eyes shut, unmoved until she heard the door close behind him.

He said he’d come back? Did none of what she said get through?

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That afternoon, Hadley underwent another HBOT session and felt much improved. Technically, she was supposed to stay overnight for observation, but she had no interest in waiting around.

What was the point? Just lying in bed, doing nothing—and risking another visit from Eric? Besides, she missed Joy. She wanted to be with her daughter. And tomorrow, she needed to be back on set. Losing another day wasn’t an option.

That evening, she completed her discharge paperwork. Since she had been admitted in an emergency, she had nothing to pack.

As she stepped out of her room, she looked up and spotted someone familiar.

“Denver?” She blinked, surprised. He’d already visited earlier. “Back again?”

Denver gave a cool smile. “You don’t look too thrilled to see me.”noveldrama

Hadley laughed softly. “I’m just surprised. I’m fine now. You’re busy—why come back?”

“You tell me.” He feigned irritation, giving her a playful glare. “If I hadn’t, I wouldn’t have known you were being discharged. Why not stay one more night?”

“I’m really okay,” she said, her voice raspy. “Just my throat’s still sore. Everything else is fine.”

Seeing her resolve, Denver double-checked with the doctor. No concerns.

“Then let me drive you home.” Before she could protest, he added, “Don’t argue. I’m already here—might as well make myself useful.”

Hadley smiled and nodded. “Alright then.”

Minutes after they left, Eric arrived. He stood at her door, hand raised, hesitating. Her voice echoed in his mind—her rejection still fresh.

Just as he was about to knock, a nurse passed by and paused. “Oh? It’s you.”

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