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

Chapter 133

Chapter 133 Do You Really

Not Know

This part of Srixby wasn’t exactly run–down, but it was a far cry from the kind of luxury Denver was used to.

Eric eased the car to a stop, his gaze flicking to Hadley in the rearview mirror. His tone was flat. “He’s inside.

Go on.*

He had no intention of following.

“I’ll wait here. If you decide to stay, just send me a message or call.”

What if they saw each other and couldn’t bring themselves to say goodbye?

It wouldn’t be surprising.

Eric clenched his jaw, barely stopping himself from snapping outright. His patience was wearing thin.

“What are you waiting for? Hurry up!”

If she stalled any longer, he might just change his mind altogether.

“Oh… fine.”

Hadley couldn’t tell why his mood shifted again–it was exhausting. Without another word, she pushed open the door and stepped out.

Following the address Eric had given her, she made her way to Denver.

The studio apartment barely fit a bed and a makeshift kitchen. It wasn’t his–it belonged to a friend of his. A last resort after his accounts were frozen and his family cut him off. Denver had nowhere else to go.

Hadley took a steadying breath before knocking. The door swung open.

“Hadley?” Denver blinked, surprise flickering into something warmer. “You–how did you even find me?”

She didn’t answer, just offered a small smile. “Can I come in?”

“Oh–yeah, of course!” He stepped aside hastily.

“Come in. Take a seat,” he added, already half–turning toward the fridge. “Want something to drink?”

“No, I’m good.” Hadley shook her head. “I came to talk.”

“Oh… Alright”

Even so, Denver grabbed a bottle of water and set it in front of her. His smile was thin, uneasy. “This is just temporary,” he said–like he needed to convince himself more than her.

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didn’t want Hadley to see him like this–stripped of everything, barely holding it

hadn’t expected….

as he

she nodded. “You know, you don’t have to do any of this. Why didn’t you just tell your parents there’s nothing between us?”

Denver’s voice sharpened, almost

voice was unsteady. “Hearing you say that hurts more than losing my

exhaled softly, her tone

your parents. Go back and talk to them. They’re merely acting in your best

interest. ”

“Hadley…”

against his chest. The past few days had been a nightmare, but through it all, he had

refused to break.

were stable–once he

about me, don’t you?”

head quickly. “I’m fine, really,” he said, forcing a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “This is just a rough patch. With my degree,

She couldn’t let him brush this off like it was nothing. “You’re your family’s only son. You shouldn’t have to go

“Hadley…”

breath. “A real relationship should help both people grow. It shouldn’t feel like a weight

“Denver, I don’t want to drag you down. You’re my only friend in Srixby–I can’t be the reason you lose

“Hadley…”

feet, her vision blurring at the edges. “Just go home. I’m not worth the trouble. And from now on… we won’t

say another word, she turned

“Hadley!”

her heartbeat hammering in her ears. Behind her, Denver’s footsteps pounded

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“Hadley!”

Eric spun his phone absently between his fingers. When he finally glanced up,

hell was going on?

Hadley yanked open the passenger door and

“Hadley-”

was sharp,

“What?”

blinked, completely thrown.

Denver caught up, slamming his palm against the window. “Hadley, don’t

but Denver’s desperation was plain.

at her, baffled. “You

“Just drive!”

shut, pressing her hands over her ears. “Now! Didn’t you

“Oh… got it.”

spoken to him like that before. For a split

they sped away, Eric flicked a glance at the rearview mirror.

tongue, his frown deepening. “You’re really just leaving him there? What the hell were you

she

Eric stiffened.

Alright.

down on the accelerator, and the car surged forward. In the rearview mirror,

Hadley lifted her hands to her face, her

stuttered. Was she…

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