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.

Hadley.”

originally intended to head

without Hadley made him change his mind; he drove

way to the backyard where he spotted Ernest settling down after

up a chair to

up, puzzled. “What brings you here

it all

on you and Grandma,” Eric said with a mischievous grin, yet his tone shifted as he leaned in. “Ernest, there’s something I need to know. Are you aware

ever was while she was still with the Flynns, Ernest was more familiar

“Her mother?”

it was a tragic accident. She disappeared for two days and was eventually

“I understand.”

before asking, “How old

six or seven,

“You seem quite invested in Hadley’s

“Um…”