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

Chapter 187

Chapter 187 Wife And

Girlfriend Are Different

Elissa’s tears had come so suddenly and intensely that Hadley couldn’t bring herself to press further.

She left the apartment building with a heavy heart, her mood noticeably subdued.

Sensing Hadley’s unease, Eric reached over, gently breaking the silence. “Still thinking about your friend?”

Hadley nodded quietly, eyes fixed absentmindedly on the passing scenery.

Eric tapped thoughtfully against the steering wheel, and then spoke carefully, choosing his words with sensitivity. “There’s something I’d like to say–but promise you won’t take it the wrong way.”

Hadley glanced over briefly, signaling him to continue.

“Elissa’s your friend, and it’s natural to care about her, even help whenever you can. But her choices, her life- you can’t take responsibility for that.” Eric paused, his voice.softening. “Try not to carry too much of her burden, alright?”

“You’re right,” Hadley whispered softly, nodding again, yet unable to shake the heaviness from her chest.

Her mind drifted back to Elissa’s strange reaction.

Earlier, she’d explicitly mentioned Robin being married, but Elissa hadn’t shown even the slightest surprise. She clearly already knew.

But then, why continue to entangle herself with Robin?

Elissa wasn’t the sort of person to willingly involve herself with someone married… was she?

Hadley’s thoughts turned restless, a troubling question echoing persistently within her–what exactly went wrong?

The drive to Silver Villas passed quietly, both lost in their own thoughts.

As they approached the gate, the security guard greeted them cheerfully, “Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Flynn! Welcome back.”

“Thanks,” Eric replied smoothly, a pleased smile flickering across his lips.

Hadley snapped her gaze toward him, startled. Right–earlier, with Robin and Elissa, he introduced her as his wife as well.

A faint frown crossed her face, discomfort bubbling beneath the surface. She then asked sharply, “Why did he just call me Mrs. Flynn?”

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“Oh, that?” Eric said casually, clearly unbothered. “Because I told him to.”

Hadley’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Are you suffering from memory loss now? Have you forgotten we’re divorced?”

Eric was momentarily speechless. The car eased into the garage, and as he parked, he turned to face her directly.

His gaze darkened thoughtfully, caught off guard by her intensity.

voice and apologized. “Sorry–it’s just habit. You’ve been my wife for years, and the divorce… well, it’s still pretty fresh. I haven’t quite

Really?

convinced. She narrowed her eyes slightly, voice firm. “There’s a clear difference between a wife and a girlfriend. Please

briefly, but then nodded in reluctant surrender. “You’re right. I’ll be more

agreed, a restless unease stirred within

to hold back, he spoke again, disguising sincerity with playful

his eyes. “If things between us keep improving… who knows? Maybe someday we’ll

“Not a chance!”

was instant and decisive, slicing through his words with merciless

rejected the idea. Her reply landed hard, sending an unexpected ache straight through his heart.

surged through Eric.

firmly,

how that turned out. Why should we repeat

for his reaction, she opened the car door and stepped

out too, his expression darkening with quiet

showered, Hadley relaxed on the

her close against him. “What

didn’t glance up, merely pointing

shoulder, eyebrows lifting slightly. “Oh, I’ve

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his hold around her waist tightened slightly, his touch growing restless. He pressed

the tablet. “Are you trying to annoy me

Eric laughed softly, voice low

playful intensity as he studied her face. “Hadley, it’s been too

since they’d shared a bed

after all, was just a

him every night, yet unable to do anything–it was becoming

pleadingly, voice tinged with desire. “Hadley, can’t you have a little mercy on

heart remained stubbornly

them. “I told you, I’m just not in

of frustration creeping into his voice. “You’ve said that

Hadley raised

difficult, maybe you should find someone

“Hadley!”

her off abruptly. Eric’s expression hardened, his lips tightening into a thin, tense line as he fought

But don’t say things

tossed aside

surprise.

strode to the bathroom, leaving Hadley frozen in

him, bewildered by his sudden reaction. What was that? Was

quickened slightly at the possibility.

swiftly shook the thought away.

them, respect and devotion were dangerous emotions, warning signs she couldn’t afford to

was a rare break for Hadley, and Eric had arranged his

Eric arrived early, determined to spend quality time with her first. Such informal settings were often where crucial business

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