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

Chapter 608:

“Alright.” With a weak nod, Hadley closed her eyes and reclined, letting exhaustion take over.

As they drove off, Eric, concerned for her comfort, turned the heater up. He navigated the car gently, wary of causing her any additional unease.

Hadley’s head was slightly tilted, her eyes shut.

It seemed like she had drifted into a dream.

“Mmm… mmm…”

From his position, Eric could only catch her faint sobs, his worry deepening. He decided to pull over.

Taking her hand in his, he softly inquired, “Hadley? Are you awake?”

“Mmm…” She did not open her eyes, continuing to murmur, “Mom…”

Leaning in, Eric listened intently. It was clear Hadley longed for her mother.

sorry. I made a mistake, I’m so sorry…” she

confused. Why would a daughter feel compelled to apologize to her

I was

in such a

Eric held her, his whisper soft in her ear. “Don’t cry. Your mom wouldn’t blame

the full situation, but what kind of mother would

settled around them, Hadley’s eyes fluttered open, her gaze filled with bewilderment as

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fully

Eric felt its increased

brushed away her tears. “It was just a bad dream. I had to intervene. I held you, comforted you. Do you feel

mind was in a daze. She faintly recognized Eric’s efforts and knew he spoke the truth. She nodded

much better. Let’s

there was a looming threat of

“Alright.”

resumed their drive into the

concerned glance toward Hadley, suggested, “Maybe we should stay