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

hapter 219 Why Wouldn’t She Just Admit It

A few beats of silence passed before Ernest let out a quiet, helpless sigh. “It’s not that I don’t want to.”

Then, after a moment of contemplation, he gave a small nod. “Alright, let’s go with your decision… let’s get married.”

Linda froze, caught off guard by the words she had been waiting for years to hear. For a moment, she simply stared at Ernest, as if unsure whether to believe it. And then–her vision blurred as tears welled up and spilled

over.

Without hesitation, Ernest stepped forward, reaching for her hand. His voice softened as he gently reassured her. “Don’t cry… I only have you. No one else.”

“Really?” Linda whispered, her voice fragile, uncertain.

“Yes, I swear it.”

Nyla, watching the exchange, clapped her hands together, laughing joyfully. “Wonderful! Now, we finally have a good reason to celebrate!”

The joy was infectious–not just for Nyla, but for Eric as well.

Later that evening, back at Silver Villas, Eric’s excitement was still impossible to hide.

Hadley observed him curiously, arms crossed as she leaned against the couch. “They’re getting married, and you’re this happy?”

Eric didn’t hesitate for a second. “Of course, I’m happy!”

His response was immediate, almost instinctive. “Ernest and Linda grew up together. They’ve always been close -they promised to be together for life.”

Hadley studied him, her mind churning with unspoken thoughts.

Was that really it? Could someone love another person so deeply that their only happiness came from seeing them happy with someone else?

Had Eric truly let go of Linda? Or was he just convincing himself that he had?

“What are you thinking about?”

Eric’s voice broke through Hadley’s thoughts before she could hide them. With a teasing smirk, he reached out and flicked her forehead.

“You’re overthinking again,” he said playfully. “How many times have I told you–there’s nothing between Linda and me? And yet, you still don’t believe me.”

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Hadley wasn’t convinced. Not completely.

But right now, that wasn’t the biggest mystery on her mind. Something about this whole thing felt off.

Four years ago, Linda had miscarried, and now there were whispers of Ernest’s infidelity floating around. Could they really put all those things behind and walk down the aisle?

Regardless of what she thought, the wedding proceeded as planned.

As the Flynn family’s eldest grandson, Ernest would continue living at the Flynn Mansion even after the wedding. There was no need for a new house–just a simple rearrangement of his current living quarters.

of the wedding–from the venue to the dress–be left entirely up

day, and above all else, her happiness was the

unexpected decision. Instead of working with a renowned designer, she had publicly announced an open call

in the world, and with

rejected that option.

Linda turned the entire process into a public spectacle–launching an open competition and vowing to select a design

like that, even before the wedding was officially confirmed, news of the grand wedding

like a

Most likely, the other woman Linda had long suspected Ernest

up over their meal when Elissa suddenly scoffed, shaking her

Flynn is getting married! And

an unmistakable edge of sarcasm in her tone–unsurprising, given her past run–ins with Linda.

her drink before responding casually. “Yes,

her tongue. “Well… let’s just say he has very unique taste.”

Hadley chuckled, shaking her head. “To each their own.”

in slightly. “By the way, I also submitted a design

in surprise. “For

eyes. “Why do you look so shocked?” Hadley hesitated

realization dawned.

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had studied fashion design. But in the industry, she

concern flickering in her expression. “Aren’t you

But so what?

an opportunity. What if they actually like my design? It could finally get my name

the day, it’s about the work. If she really decides to target

chair with a wistful sigh. “I have to admit, though–Linda is incredibly lucky. The Flynn family–Srixby’s most powerful dynasty.

brow. “Hmm? You’ve met him?”

a knowing look. “Remember last time? When you and Eric had that huge argument, and he stormed off to

of admiration, “He even gave me a ride home. And

the clinic–this time, for

had arranged the appointment discreetly through Colleen’s

previous failure. “Doctor, I followed all your instructions,

Stress is one of the

Hadley nodded, understanding the logic. But how could she not be

a moment before asking, “Do you want to continue the

“Yes,”

Hadley’s situation, offered some gentle advice. “You’re still young. There’s no need to put

knew that. Colleen had warned her

She forced a small smile. “I understand. Thank

push further, writing

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Silver Villas, Hadley was waiting for him–this time with

back!” she

her arms around his waist and