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

Chapter 284:

So, that was the explanation. He had been wrong about her.

What was he thinking? Eric should have realized the truth sooner, rather than directly leaping to accusatory conclusions and lashing out.

“Hadley…”

Disinterested in his realizations, Hadley pivoted sharply and exited the room.

“Hadley!”

Eric grabbed the shirt, which suddenly seemed far less offensive than before. He quickly donned the shirt. To his surprise, it was a perfect fit. Hadley, paying him no attention, made it clear she was done for the night.

“It’s late. I’m going to bed.”

Eric gave a nod, but didn’t look her way. As he finished buttoning the shirt, he finally moved closer to her, his voice carrying a hint of hope.

look—it fits perfectly. What a coincidence, right?

uninterested. “Are

Eric could tell she was genuinely upset this time. He

go.” He

to the door. Yet, at the doorway, Eric hesitated,

gently. “From now

a moment, Hadley paused. She had noticed a change in his behavior recently; he was indeed different from before. Yet, so what

and just accept him? If that were the criteria, there were many others she should have

what you did tonight, but like I’ve

interjected with a rare seriousness, his tone touched by self-deprecation. “I admit I’ve

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himself. His life had been dictated by familial obligations, always putting his brother, the Flynn family, and their collective interests first. Yet,

off the weight of his confessions,

continued, “It’s getting late. Head

yet personal. “One

by such an unexpected question,