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

Chapter 483:

Marshall caught the implication right away, his grin growing mischievous.

“Is Hadley hesitant to get close to you?”

“Quiet!”

Eric quickly scanned the surroundings and, confirming they were alone, he whispered, nodding.

“Whenever I approach her, she seems to… stiffen up.”

“Hmm…”

Marshall smirked, slinging an arm around Eric’s shoulder. “Could it be that you’re just not very good at this?”

“What?”

Eric, momentarily stunned, retorted, “How could…” But he paused, memories flooding back.

days of their marriage, their moments

remembered

Eric’s face cloud

was just twenty when you guys married… Perhaps you’ve left her with some

“Back off!”

was a mistake.” He continued on his way, food

Put

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couldn’t be, could it? Although their past was not flawless, Eric believed there was more

made his way back to the room. Hadley had showered

“You’re back.”

a water bottle she had grabbed from

I’m not fond of carbonated drinks,

“Thanks.”

accepted the bottle and gulped down half of it

over, he noticed Hadley nibbling on the salad he had brought back. He gestured toward her dish. “Make sure to add some

“Here, have some yourself.”

and held it out to him. Eric accepted