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

Chapter 468:

A tear escaped him as he tried to speak again.

Hadley turned sharply, seizing Eric’s arm. “We need to leave now!”

Eric caught on immediately; she wanted Denver to witness her departure—with him.

Though irritated, Eric played along, gripping her hand firmly.

“Let’s go.”

Denver’s eyes, red with sorrow, followed their hands as they exited the room. He felt utterly helpless.

On the ground floor, Hadley let go of Eric and sank to the floor, her face hidden in her arms. Her sobs were quiet, yet her grief was profound.

She mourned for Denver, for a romance that could never fully blossom. She wept for her daughter, whose medical treatment was now uncertain, threatening her future.

The world seemed filled with endless tragedies, and she bore the weight of far too many.

Eric stood nearby, watching silently, unsure how to comfort her.

years ago, when he had sent her away from Srixby. Did she still

then, in his absence, as she

away, his heart

He felt truly despicable.

her, pulling a handkerchief from his pocket to gently dab at

out, “Hadley, come back to me. I promise, no more tears for

What was that?

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her head, her eyes wet

Linda was unmistakable, perhaps

between the

Ernest’s trust, didn’t he? Feeling a deep sadness, Hadley noticed her

no

Linda, his support

at him, her smile vanishing, and asked gravely,

another

affirmed with a nod. “Yes,

finding brief humor in the moment, rose to her feet. As she stood up, her legs felt weak, causing her to sway a bit. Eric quickly