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?”

as he nodded with difficulty. “Yes. This is the last time. When you walk out that door later, I’ll

smiled softly. “No need to make a big deal

“I just wanted to get

her mouth with a napkin, and locked eyes with him. “Have you seen enough?

implication behind her words was clear. She was ready to

his throat and

faintly, picked up her bag, and

that, he had

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offered him

reached the door when a warm, firm body suddenly pressed against

had wrapped his

his embrace, too stunned

voice cracked as he buried his cheek against her shoulder, his arms holding her

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