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

Chapter 384:

From the other end, Hadley could easily guess that he’d clashed with his mother once again. She paused, reflecting on her own actions.

“I’m sorry, Denver. This is my fault. I shouldn’t have used you to escape from Eric in the first place.”

Given how everything had unfolded, even if it was unintentional, the blame rested with her. She should never have let him get caught in the crossfire of family conflict because of her.

“Don’t fight with your family over me. Please listen to them. Let’s stop contacting each other.”

“Hadley…”

Each word she spoke hit Denver like a silent, searing blade—sharp and excruciatingly painful.

“Don’t…”

I’m sorry. I’m really not worth all this. I’m hanging up now, and I won’t take your calls again.” With that,

“Hadley!”

immediately tried calling back. But the call wouldn’t

into his pocket and bolted for the door—he had to see Hadley! But the moment he stepped into the hallway, a familiar obstacle

just where do you think you’re

await

am an adult. I have every right

“Humph.”

me? Fine. Let me guess—you’re in

It was no surprise that his mother had figured it out,

“Yes,” he admitted.

pointed a finger at him and laughed mockingly. “Try stepping out of

“Mom?”

to understand her reaction. “I’m not a child anymore. You cannot dictate

every move? Are you accusing me