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

Chapter 560:

Never?

She’d once believed that wholeheartedly. Now, she wasn’t so certain.

“Let’s just drop it,” Linda murmured, regaining her composure. She went back to preparing breakfast, flashing a faint smile. “It’s been a while since you had my cooking. Make sure you eat plenty later.”

“Thank you, but this was too much trouble,” Eric said. “The housekeeper will be here soon…”

“Hey, Eric.” Linda suddenly looked up and interrupted him. “I couldn’t find any ketchup earlier. Did you run out?”

“Really?” Eric stood immediately, concern creasing his forehead. “I can go out and buy some!”

“No, there’s no need!” Linda tried to stop him with a small laugh. “I only mentioned it in passing. If we have it, great—if not, it’s fine. You know I’ve never really been a big fan of ketchup.”

“That won’t work. Hadley needs it—she won’t eat without ketchup. The store nearby should have some.”

was already on his way out. She watched him go, her eyes darkening

so thoughtful toward Hadley these

came back later than expected, a bottle of

a

have the brand Hadley likes, so I had

you on

footsteps sounded from the staircase—Hadley

“Hadley!”

stood immediately, his gaze locked on

up already? This

and Linda beat me to it,” she

aside the faint discomfort in his chest and took Hadley’s wrist. “Come have

lead her into the dining

was busy cooking but turned when she

good morning,” she

unmistakable contempt in