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

Chapter 742:

Hadley turned just as Eric approached, his arm sliding around her shoulders, his touch warm despite the icy air. “Why aren’t you waiting inside? It’s freezing out here!”

Hadley hesitated for a fraction of a second before offering a small, unreadable smile. “It’s fine. I wasn’t waiting long.”

“Come on. Let’s go inside!”

“Okay.” With that, she let him lead her inside—but her thoughts were still lingering outside.

Outside, the wind howled, carrying thick snowflakes that drifted relentlessly, layering the city in pristine white. But inside Silver Villas, warmth cocooned the space, wrapping it in quiet stillness.

Eric pulled Hadley into his arms, his grip firm yet gentle. She had been clinging to him more than usual these past few days—not that he minded. If anything, he relished it. If life could always be like this—just the two of them, close, comfortable—he wouldn’t ask for more.

He tucked the blanket around her, smoothing it over her shoulders before leaning down to press a soft kiss against her temple.

“Hadley.”

before flopping back down—a feeble attempt at shooing him away. “No more! Let me sleep!” What did she think he was going

chuckle. After a beat of silence, he asked,

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eye peeked open,

“Why?”

“No reason. Just answer.”

a slow exhale, her voice soft

she was humoring

tugging at his lips. Just like that winter coat she always wore—the one that suited her so effortlessly. The one

He murmured the word under his breath, rolling it over in

them, settling into a quiet certainty. And then, the thought crept

had crossed his mind, but tonight, it took root. She had been his once—but their first marriage had been built on