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

Chapter 1119:

In theory, yes.

Yet she responded, “Denver, you know my situation…”

Their past attempts had faltered. His family had not welcomed her, and she also felt undeserving of his affection.

“I’ll deal with my parents. That’s not your burden.” He gently rested his hand on her shoulder. “I’m not pressuring you to jump into anything. I just want you to understand that my feelings haven’t faded. I’ve been holding on, hoping for another chance.”

He smiled gently, lifting his hand to caress her hair. “You’re free now. Think about giving us a chance, okay?”

Overwhelmed, Hadley found herself at a loss for words.

“That’s all I wanted to say,” Denver said with a smile, stepping back and giving her space. “I should head back now.” He waved, walking backward with a grin. “Goodnight!”

Turning, he climbed into his car and drove off swiftly.

remained frozen in place, processing the encounter long after he’d

thirty minutes later, Denver arrived home and

Dad, I’m

with joy at the sound of her son. “Son, you’re back! When did you return? Come in, come

voice steady despite his inner excitement. “Mom, Dad, there’s something important we need to discuss,” he announced. “If you agree to what I’m going to say, I plan to stay in Srixby for good

to say?” Wilma asked, casting a wary glance at her husband, a flicker of unease stirring in

collecting

his parents, he spoke with quiet determination. “Dad, Mom—I like Hadley. I want to be with

alarm was immediate,

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she feared, it was exactly what she didn’t

you be

that I haven’t listened to you. I’ve tried dating other people over the past few months, but… I just can’t force myself to feel anything for anyone

lips

serious. “I care about Hadley, and I need you to stop interfering. If this continues, I’ll have no choice