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.

You’ve been my wife for years, and the divorce… well, it’s still pretty fresh. I haven’t quite adapted

Really?

eyes slightly, voice firm. “There’s a clear difference between a wife and a girlfriend. Please remember that.”

nodded in reluctant surrender. “You’re

he agreed, a restless unease stirred within

back, he spoke again, disguising sincerity with playful

he said cautiously, a hopeful glint entering his eyes. “If things between us keep improving… who knows? Maybe someday

“Not a chance!”

was instant and decisive, slicing through

swiftly and harshly she rejected the idea. Her reply landed hard, sending an unexpected ache straight

of stubborn frustration surged through

Hadley replied firmly, reaching for her

once, and we both saw how that turned

for his reaction, she opened the car door and stepped out, leaving Eric momentarily

pause, Eric got out too, his expression

showered, Hadley relaxed on the bed, idly scrolling through

close against him. “What are you watching?” he murmured softly into her

up, merely pointing distractedly at

lifting slightly. “Oh,

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waist tightened slightly, his touch growing restless. He pressed a gentle kiss against her hair, slowly trailing down

“Are you trying to annoy

Eric laughed softly, voice

sparkled with playful intensity as he studied her face. “Hadley,

had been a while since

all, was

to him every night, yet unable to do

desire. “Hadley, can’t

remained stubbornly

firm push, she created distance between them. “I

frustration creeping into his voice. “You’ve said that already–but hasn’t it been long enough?”

it?” Hadley raised a teasing eyebrow, deliberately provoking him.

it’s too difficult, maybe you should

“Hadley!”

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

you, fine. But don’t say things like

another word, he tossed aside the

surprise.

the bathroom, leaving Hadley frozen in

What was that? Was

pulse quickened slightly at the

swiftly shook the thought away. No–it

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

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

there, Eric arrived early, determined to spend quality time with her first. Such informal settings

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