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

Chapter 427:

“Back to Srixby!” Eric barked, his voice filled with frustration.

Morning crept in, the storm outside still lingering, though its fury had eased since the night before.

Denver stepped back inside, phone in hand.

He had only stepped out for a quick work call, but by the time he returned, Hadley was already awake.

“You’re up?”

“Yeah.”

The thin walls of the observation room did little to muffle sound. She had heard enough to know he was needed elsewhere.

“I’m feeling better. You should go take care of work,” she said.

Before he could argue, she added, “The nurse mentioned Elissa is on her way. She’ll be here soon, so I won’t be alone.”

“Glad to hear it.”

he studied her for a moment

Her mind stalled.

said, his voice cautious, almost hesitant. “I’m trying, Hadley.

easy way

now, all because of him. Wouldn’t shutting

gαℓησν𝒆𝓁s․cо𝗺, your storytelling home

Hadley. Just take me off

quiet hope that she couldn’t

beat, she gave

shot to his feet, grinning. “You said it! No backing out

don’t even have my phone. Elissa will

of them could say more, Denver’s phone

Hadley said. “Work won’t wait

“Yeah, yeah.”

no choice but to leave. With no safety net from his family, his future depended entirely on his own effort. “I’ll

“Got it.”