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

Chapter 537:

The thought was almost laughable—ridiculous, even!

As she wrestled with these questions, Eric finished his call and approached her, phone still in hand.

Hadley lifted her gaze to his striking features. Without thinking, she reached out her arms. “Hold me.”

Eric froze, his Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed. The softness in her voice—especially at this early hour—was utterly disarming.

Noticing his hesitation, Hadley teased him, eyes playful yet challenging. “Why are you staring at me like that? You don’t want to hold me?”

She pouted, pretending irritation. “I’m barefoot. If I walk upstairs by myself, aren’t you going to scold me again?” Seated below him, she tilted her chin upward, eyes glittering softly, drawing him in irresistibly.

Truly, she was breathtaking. Eric had always known Hadley was beautiful—but in the past, he’d never felt compelled to possess that beauty. Now, however, the idea of anyone else even glancing at her made his heart twist uncomfortably.

finally said, voice low and gentle. He leaned down and scooped her into

he carried her upstairs and laid her down on the bed with care. “Want to

her head. “Too much sleep now, and I’ll

yourself busy. Watch some shows

irritation. “Go ahead. I’m not a child who needs

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and turned back with a curious look. “By the

think I had to. The old place was cramped and outdated,

Eric raised an

people you’re living with—they have a child?” Hadley’s breath caught, her palms growing

pinching her cheek teasingly. “Come on, did you think I wouldn’t notice? Yesterday, I saw children’s

a couple, are you? That would mean a

costs. She kept her tone convincingly