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

Chapter 609:

Eric, seeing her resolve, felt he had no choice.

He steered the vehicle toward her apartment.

Silence enveloped the car as Eric glanced at Hadley from time to time, reminding himself to show compassion. Today was one of those days when Hadley missed her mother terribly. Her emotions were raw and understandable.

His concern for her grew, yet he knew patience was essential.

Why rush things? They had only reconciled for a few days. Building relationships took time.

As was his custom, Eric stopped at the apartment complex’s gate, eager to walk her in. “Hadley, I’ll just tell the guards to let us in.”

“You don’t need to.” Hadley dismissed the idea with a wave. “Thanks for everything today. I’m worn out and need some alone time. I’ll call you tomorrow.”

Then, quite unexpectedly, she leaned in and kissed Eric. “Goodnight.”

The kiss sent a surge of emotions through Eric, leaving him tingling from head to toe.

walk away, he whispered, “Goodnight, Hadley.” She always knew just

to head back

thought of the empty house without Hadley made him

made his way to the backyard where

out, pulling up a

looked up, puzzled. “What brings

all

and Grandma,” Eric said with a mischievous grin, yet his tone shifted as he

than his brother ever was while she was still with the Flynns,

“Her mother?”

two days and was eventually found at the

“I understand.”

before asking, “How

was around six

on his brother. “You seem quite invested in Hadley’s past; does this mean you finally care for

“Um…”