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

Chapter 20

Chapter 20 Walked To The

Courthouse

The call went unanswered, leaving Hadley hanging.

Worry etched her face as she speculated that Eric was likely caught up in a work–related lunch or meeting.

What were her options?

All she could do was wait.

As the minutes ticked away, it was suddenly two–thirty. Only thirty minutes remained until her appointment

with Eric.

Her phone buzzed abruptly–it was Eric.

“Hello?” she answered quickly, her voice edged with stress.

“You were trying to get in touch?” Eric’s voice carried a lightness, perhaps from the anticipation of finally resolving their ties. Apologizing for his earlier unavailability, he said, “Got tied up, sorry.”

Then he quickly changed the subject. “Are you at the courthouse already? Just wait there, I’m on my way.”

Interrupting him, a rush of guilt in her tone, Hadley exclaimed, “Eric!”

Hadley stammered, “I’m really sorry, but I can’t make it today… Can we reschedule for tomorrow? Just one day delay. I promise I’ll be there, on time!”

Eric was silent initially.

Then, with a cutting laugh, he let his irritation show. “You’re still playing games, Hadley? How long do you intend to keep this up?”

“It’s not like that…”

His tone became biting, dismissing her explanation. “From day one, my feelings about you haven’t changed, Hadley. Wake up.

“I truly can’t make it,” Hadley insisted, feeling the futility of the conversation. “Something’s come up. I’m stuck, really stuck, not far from Kingsbridge. It’s a mess here, and it’s not just me caught in it.”

What was she doing in Kingsbridge anyways? It sounded like just another excuse.

“Really? That’s just perfect,” Eric scoffed, disbelieving every word from Hadley.

He was unmoved by her predicament. “I’m not interested in where you’re stuck. You’d better be on your way. even if it means crawling here. We’re finalizing this divorce today, no more delays!”

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With those harsh words, Eric ended the call.

faintly against

in hand, grappling with her

unmistakable–she had to make

no movement in sight, Hadley realized her only option was to set out on

out a rueful

and stepped off the bus

to shield her face, but it was

no signs of stopping, and without an

else was there to do but walk? Teeth clenched in determination, Hadley pulled the hood of

little to shield

drenched her, the hood clinging

pain throbbed in her

a hand over it, pushing through the discomfort with fierce

Hadley reached the area of the

was chaotic: police blockades, firefighters amidst

traffic officer called

is closed

managed a strained smile and responded, “I understand, but it’s urgent. I promise to keep out of the way and not cause any trouble. I just

officer looked her over. “You’re soaked through. Where

“From Kingsbridge.”

in astonishment.

her hands in earnest. “It’s urgent, officer. My child’s

“What about the father?”

responded, “It’s just me. I’m doing it on

officer hesitated, and

he replied,

so much,

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quick,” he responded, shifting the barrier to allow

It would be a long walk

half hours away.

her walk, eyes scanning for a taxi ahead.

Hadley was set on ending her marriage

was in his car, glancing at his watch repeatedly.

was still nowhere in

made him wait

frustration, Eric spun his phone in his palm before decisively

“Hello.”

with exasperation. “Are

sorry,” Hadley replied. “I’ll be there soon.

Eric let out a derisive laugh. “Alright,

was eager to hear what sort

and finally Hadley’s call broke

said, “I’m here! Where

actually here?” Eric questioned, scanning the surroundings through

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