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.

he softened his voice and apologized. “Sorry–it’s just habit. You’ve been my wife for years, and the

Really?

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

then nodded in reluctant surrender. “You’re

agreed, a restless unease stirred

hold back, he spoke again, disguising

hopeful glint entering his eyes. “If things between us keep

“Not a chance!”

instant and decisive, slicing through

aback by how swiftly and harshly she rejected the idea. Her reply landed hard, sending an unexpected ache straight through his

stubborn frustration surged through

replied firmly, reaching

that turned out. Why

his reaction, she opened the car door and stepped out,

a brief pause, Eric got out too, his expression darkening with quiet

evening, freshly showered, Hadley relaxed on the bed, idly scrolling through videos on

her close against him. “What are

didn’t glance up, merely

slightly. “Oh, I’ve seen this

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

the tablet. “Are

you?” Eric laughed softly, voice low

from it.” His eyes sparkled with playful intensity as he studied her face. “Hadley,

while since they’d shared a bed like

was just a

next to him every night,

desire. “Hadley,

Hadley’s heart remained

between them.

a hint of frustration creeping into his voice. “You’ve said that already–but hasn’t

it?” Hadley raised a

you

“Hadley!”

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

want me near you, fine. But don’t say things

tossed aside the

surprise.

to the bathroom, leaving Hadley frozen in

his sudden reaction. What was that? Was Eric actually choosing self- restraint… for her

pulse quickened slightly at

the thought away.

dangerous emotions, warning signs she couldn’t afford to

arranged his schedule so he

planned some business there, Eric arrived early, determined to spend quality time with her first. Such informal settings were often where crucial business decisions took shape, a reality Eric navigated

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