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

Chapter 833:

Hadley’s heart gave a soft flutter. Her lips parted. “Yes… I did.” But before she could say more, his hand gently tilted her chin upward, and his lips captured hers in a kiss, silencing the rest of her words.

That night, snow fell quietly over Srixby, veiling the city in white. Inside the bedroom, Eric held Hadley close, their bodies entwined beneath the warmth of the covers.

In that moment, nothing else existed—only the stillness and the silence between them. Before dawn, Eric stirred.

Carefully, he lifted the blanket and slipped into the dressing room without a sound.

When he returned, he was met with a quiet surprise—Hadley was already awake, sitting on the edge of the bed, wrapped in a soft cashmere shawl. Her hair was loosely gathered, her expression calm, almost thoughtful.

Eric blinked, a little caught off guard. “Did I wake you?”

Hadley shook her head gently. “No, no. I woke up just a while ago.”

quieter this time. “Are

watch.

the clock on the wall. “What about breakfast? Aren’t you eating

something at the airport.” He then reached for her hand, fingers intertwining with hers. “Since you’re up… will you see

She gave his hand a soft squeeze. Hand in hand, they

and resting his forehead gently against hers. “What is it

said nothing, but to Eric, her

𝙤𝙛 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚

back of his fingers. “I’ll be back in two weeks at

won’t,” she said with a small smile, and then lightly pushed him

“I’m off, then. I’ll see you when I

the door, and stepped out into the cold. With one

the door shut behind him, the silence rushed in.

a whisper barely audible. “Goodbye, Eric.” Deep down, she