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

Chapter 448:

Then, softly, he asked, “Hadley, can I hold you? Just for a moment?”

Before she could even process his words, he was already reaching for her, arms opening as if drawn by instinct. He bent slightly and pulled her into a deep, grounding embrace.

Hadley stiffened at first, caught off guard. Her body tensed, unprepared for the sudden closeness.

“Hadley…” Denver sighed as he shut his eyes, his grip firm yet gentle. “It’s such a relief to see you standing here, safe and sound… I can’t tell you how good it feels to see you.”

Something in his voice—something raw, almost desperate—made Hadley’s resistance melt away. Slowly, she relaxed against him. She tilted her head up and offered a soft smile.

A few steps away, inside a car parked nearby, Eric watched through the window. Denver actually came all the way here?

His gaze darkened slightly. Wasn’t the guy in Prineville? How had he managed to get here so fast? He sure was attentive to Hadley’s needs, wasn’t he? Eric’s fingers tapped idly against his knee, his eyes narrowing ever so slightly. His face remained neutral, but a slow chill settled behind his gaze.

damn time. Every time Hadley and Denver

like a weight. Denver was Hadley’s boyfriend now. And him? Just the ex-husband.

was he doing here? Rushing over

The driver glanced at Eric through the

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blinked, snapping back to the present. His gaze lingered for a fraction of a second longer

getting out,” he said evenly. “Take me back the

driver hesitated, slightly surprised by the change of plans. But

couldn’t resist one last glance in the rearview mirror. There they were—Hadley

he sat up straighter, his sharp eyes

he try and win her

her. He nearly died

the hotel, Hadley helped Denver check in, guiding him up to his room. She gave him a pointed look, her eyes flicking toward the dark circles under