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

Chapter 990:

Maybe Linda didn’t need him hovering around for the moment… so he decided to toss a sliver of his attention her way.

That sounded like him—always doling out scraps when it suited him. Too weak to voice her musings, Hadley stayed wrapped in silence, her mind a mystery Denver couldn’t unravel.

He simply offered, “Hadley, I’ll step out now and let him take my place.”

“Denver… no…”

Hadley’s faint protest slipped out as Denver turned to leave, her pale face etched with effort. Those two words drained what little strength she had left.

“Hadley?” Denver paused, concern knitting his brow as he crouched down and clasped her hand. “What’s the matter?”

With a shaky shake of her head, Hadley rasped, her voice a gravelly whisper, “I don’t… want…”

you saying you

break between her and Eric, but right now, exhaustion pinned her down. She craved rest, not confrontation—she simply

didn’t pry into her reasons, but his loyalty was unwavering. He dipped his head in agreement. “Got it. You just focus

fluttered shut, a wave of relief washing

eyes sparked with anticipation. He surged forward,

better if you don’t go

Eric snapped, his patience fraying to threads as he shot

????

She is the one calling the shots here,”

off balance. “What’s that supposed to

tightened on Eric’s arm. “She told me

scoffed, brushing off the words like dust. “Why wouldn’t she want to see

she had kept him at arm’s length lately,

growled. “Think saving her gives you some claim? Wake

sharp jerk, he broke free and shoved the door open,