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.”

Instead, he studied her for a moment before speaking. “Hadley, do I finally get to be

Her mind stalled.

cautious, almost hesitant. “I’m trying, Hadley. I just want a

easy

because of him. Wouldn’t shutting

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take me

much quiet hope that she couldn’t bring herself

beat, she gave a small

to his feet, grinning. “You said it!

don’t even have my phone. Elissa will bring it when she

of them could say more, Denver’s phone

said. “Work won’t

“Yeah, yeah.”

safety net from his family, his future

“Got it.”