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.”

up right away. Instead, he studied her for a moment before speaking. “Hadley, do

Her mind stalled.

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

was no easy

all because of him. Wouldn’t shutting him out

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me

eyes held so much quiet hope that she couldn’t bring herself to

a beat, she gave a small

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

have my phone. Elissa will bring

either of them could say more,

Hadley said. “Work won’t

“Yeah, yeah.”

his family, his future depended entirely on his own effort. “I’ll head out. Call

“Got it.”