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

today. I don’t feel hungry

no appetite, her

her bowl and proceeded to finish off the

he always insist on

to keep quiet, Hadley said, “Stop

worry about? We’ve kissed plenty—this isn’t any different.” He simply

worlds on

for her. Yet,

lunch with Joy and gently putting her down for a nap, Hadley quietly slipped

she walked leisurely toward the bus stop. Suddenly, her gaze

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

clung affectionately to a man’s

eyes widened further as she recognized the man beside Astrid. No, not just

his name