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

Chapter 783:

Once at the dining table, he carefully placed her in a seat.

The food was ready. “Go on, eat.”

Hadley managed only a few bites, clearly lacking appetite. She looked at Eric with evident irritation. “What now?”

Eric let out a laugh and tousled her hair playfully. “You’re glaring as if I’m some kind of villain.”

Realizing she truly wasn’t hungry, Eric decided not to force her further. He removed her plate but slid the bowl of soup closer to her. “At least finish the soup. We’re not arguing about this.”

After a moment’s hesitation, Hadley gave in. Reluctantly, she took the spoon and began sipping the soup little by little.

Yet, despite finishing the broth, she left the ribs untouched in the bowl.

narrowed his eyes curiously. “Weren’t ribs your

shook her head softly. “Not today. I don’t feel hungry

an excuse—she genuinely had no appetite, her stomach

her bowl and proceeded to

did he always insist on finishing

Hadley said, “Stop

“What’s there to worry about? We’ve kissed plenty—this isn’t any different.”

endless worlds on

to truly care for her. Yet, deep down, she knew better

morning spent with Joy. After lunch with Joy and gently putting her down

leisurely toward the bus stop. Suddenly,

street in disbelief. Wasn’t that Astrid standing by the opposite

wasn’t alone—she clung affectionately to a man’s arm, laughter

widened further as she recognized the man beside Astrid. No, not just recognized—she remembered clearly the man with Astrid

his