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

Chapter 1171:

Eric faltered, caught off guard, unsure how to sway her.

“Hadley,” Denver said softly, his eyes warm with patience. “You’ve been out here all afternoon. Don’t you miss Joy? When I left, she hadn’t touched her food. She insisted on waiting for you to eat with her.”

Hadley parted her lips, but words failed her, her resolve wavering.

“Let’s head back, shall we?” Denver coaxed.

After a moment’s silence, Hadley nodded reluctantly. “Okay.” Denver held the umbrella steady, guiding her forward with a supportive hand on her arm.

Eric’s frown deepened as he trailed behind.

The gated community barred outside vehicles, so their cars waited at the main entrance.

day, showed no mercy, cascading in sheets. Denver angled the umbrella to shelter

within

rearview mirror, puzzled. “Where is Eric off to? Isn’t he

the mirror, catching Eric’s sleek

haven’t the faintest idea.” But deep down,

out, but why now, of all moments? Despite everything they had shared, Hadley had

eyes, pressing a hand to her temple, her mind racing. Her efforts to track Noreen

Denver said, his tone cautious as he glanced her way. “On my way here, I made some

upright, her gaze locking onto

it all

the police can’t file a case without solid proof that he’s missing. But I’ve tapped every resource I know, including my cousin’s network. They’re on

quivering. “Do you… do

someone held captive was like searching for a

Dry your tears. Joy picks up on everything. Let’s