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

Chapter 898:

Hadley blinked, surprised by his persistence, then sighed softly. “Denver, there are so many good women out there. Don’t fixate on me. Look around.”

He let out a low, bitter laugh. “But there’s only one you.”

The weight of that sorrow crushed the air between them.

Hadley looked at him, unable to find any words that wouldn’t hurt. They fell into silence until the waiter arrived with their meal. Neither spoke as they ate.

When they stepped outside, snow had started to fall, dusting the sidewalk in white.

Denver went to get the car while Hadley scanned the street. No sign of Eric’s vehicle.

She let out a soft breath. That was for the best.

Denver drove her back to Millland Road. As the car rolled to a stop outside her building, Hadley turned to him.

“This is goodbye,” she said firmly. “Don’t come looking for me again. I won’t see you anymore.”

him more if she let this

let

for briefly

ended too soon, and he was still stuck in the

“Hadley.”

stepped out of the car, Denver called after her, his eyes filled with desperation, as if

respect your decision. I won’t bother you again…”

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of surprise ripple through her. Had Denver really made peace with

her slightly bewildered, though it mirrored the resolution she’d

then,” Hadley murmured, a gentle smile tugging at

I’m heading

Denver replied with a subtle nod, stepping out of the vehicle and circling around to open her

a moment, and a quiet, warm smile passed between them. Hadley

going in. It’s snowing out here—be

inside. I’ll stick around until I see you’re safe