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

Chapter 835:

“Okay,” he said calmly.

And with that, the arrangements were made.

As they left the hospital, Elissa turned toward him, gratitude written across her face. “Mr. Flynn, thank you. Truly… I’m so grateful.”

Ernest glanced at her briefly, his lashes lifting just slightly. “Okay,” he replied again, evenly.

Elissa turned to Hadley and squeezed her hand. “See?” she whispered.

Hadley couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. She had noticed it too. Ernest wasn’t exactly talkative to begin with, but even by his standards, he was being unusually quiet around Elissa. Yet there was no trace of irritation or impatience in him.

Still curious, Hadley glanced over at Ernest again—and then she saw it. His ears were faintly red.

Around Elissa? Hadley almost smiled. So Ernest had

day, Hadley paid a visit to the dance troupe. Blanche had already returned and

waited quietly in the dressing room until Blanche finally arrived,

what brings you?” Blanche offered a quick smile, waving her

Hadley had been halfway to her feet

returned to the troupe—it’s been non-stop since morning,” Blanche said, dropping her bag onto a nearby chair and grabbing a cup of

snacks across the table. “Here, have something. Now, tell me—what brings

unfolds

fingers tightening slightly in her

But how could she say it any other way? The decision had been made. The child was already growing

Blanche… She had once been her mentor, her strongest supporter. Without her, Hadley would never have stepped into the spotlight, never danced across a stage she loved so

the strain on Hadley’s expression.

resign. And I’m afraid I’ll need you to find someone to take over

mid-lift with her cup, froze in place. Her eyes