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

Chapter 1108:

Why was Eric saying all this?

Eric took a steadying breath. “I know everything now. Brady is your brother.”

Hadley’s eyes widened in shock. How did he find out? Did Brady tell him?

Eric turned his face away for a second, trying to collect himself. When he looked back at her, his eyes were red-rimmed. “Brady was right. I don’t deserve you. Ten years have passed, and I barely know you. What right do I have to keep holding onto you?”

Hadley sat in stunned silence.

“Finished your soup?” Eric asked, glancing at her bowl. “Let me get you something more.”

He reached out, but her hand shot out gently to stop him. “Hadley…”

“There is no need.” She looked at him calmly, a slight smile playing on her lips. “I’ve had enough. Thank you.”

And just like that, the realization settled over her. “So this is a parting meal, isn’t it?”

Pain coiled in his heart as he nodded with difficulty. “Yes. This is the last time. When

need to make a big deal out

time,” Eric repeated, shaking his head. “I just wanted to get

and locked

her words was

the lump in his throat and nodded.

Hadley smiled faintly, picked up her bag, and stood.

that, he had nothing

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her bag over her shoulder and offered him a small smile.

warm, firm body suddenly pressed against her back. Her spine stiffened;

was Eric. He had wrapped his arms

stood frozen in his embrace, too stunned

buried his cheek against her shoulder, his arms holding her tight. His voice, thick with

tell you… I’m sorry. It’s been ten years, and I have just realized I’ve fallen in love with you. I’m