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 his

hand slowly, Denver hesitated before gently resting it on Hadley’s shoulder. “I’m sorry, Hadley. I’m

as though apologies could

studied her quietly, regret filling him with thoughts of what their lives might’ve become if only he had stood up to his mother back then. “Hadley,

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his words. She forced a reassuring smile and said softly, “Don’t blame yourself anymore. Really, I’m okay

Could that be true?

she was just trying to ease

didn’t realize that nothing could ease

of her unhappiness would

chose not to challenge her

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

returned his smile

find happiness in