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.

Hadley’s voice echoed faintly

in hand, grappling

unmistakable–she had to make

sight, Hadley

help but let out a rueful laugh. Surely, walking was preferable

and stepped off the

raised her hand to shield her face, but

showed no signs of stopping, and without an

there to do but walk? Teeth clenched in determination, Hadley pulled the hood of her sweatshirt over her head, hoping it would offer some protection from the

it did little to

drenched her, the hood clinging to her head like a

the while, pain throbbed in

pushing

slog, Hadley reached the

blockades, firefighters amidst debris, and a

a traffic officer called out to

is closed

urgent. I promise to keep out of the way and not cause any trouble. I just

her over. “You’re soaked

“From Kingsbridge.”

forehead in astonishment. “You walked

urgent, officer. My child’s at home alone, and I’m quite

“What about the father?”

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

and then

go through,” he replied, gesturing her

so

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shifting the barrier to allow her passage before swiftly closing

phone for directions. It would be a long walk to the courthouse, at least two

half hours away.

her jaw, she continued her walk, eyes scanning for a taxi ahead. The

set on ending her

watch repeatedly. The time

was still nowhere

wait for

phone in his palm before decisively pressing the screen to dial her

“Hello.”

Eric’s voice crackled with exasperation. “Are you

there soon. Just a little longer,

out a derisive

was eager to hear what sort

and finally Hadley’s

“I’m here! Where

Eric questioned,

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