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

Chapter 792:

Eric had pursued Hadley openly and relentlessly, but Hadley had repeatedly turned him down. She’d even shown fear towards Eric at that time. Then suddenly, overnight, Hadley had chosen him.

But where had Denver been while she endured all this?

Eyes closed, Denver struggled silently against overwhelming regret and guilt… How had he been so blind?

Not only had he failed miserably in managing his family’s relationships, but he’d also remained unaware of the terrible deeds his own mother had committed to the woman he loved.

Worst of all, he’d selfishly drowned himself in sadness, never once considering the torment Hadley had endured.

“Then it’s true…”

Finally, every piece of the painful puzzle fell into place for Denver.

His voice trembled slightly, raw and strained. “Eric took advantage of you because you couldn’t defend yourself…”

respond, and her silence confirmed

full story now felt like a blade carving into his chest. Lifting his hand slowly, Denver hesitated before gently resting it on Hadley’s shoulder. “I’m sorry, Hadley. I’m so, so

as though apologies could somehow erase the past—though he knew they never

lives might’ve become if only he had stood up to his mother back then. “Hadley, you and

𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒕 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏

anticipating his words. She forced a reassuring smile and said softly, “Don’t blame yourself anymore. Really, I’m okay now. Being with Eric was ultimately my decision.

Could that be true?

Hadley’s claim, suspecting she was

didn’t realize that nothing could ease

sign of her unhappiness would haunt him

his heart, Denver chose not

mustered a smile and quietly reassured her. “Alright… As long as

will be.” Hadley returned his smile gently, adding

also find happiness in