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.

relentless all day, showed no mercy, cascading in sheets. Denver angled the umbrella to shelter Hadley completely, leaving his own shoulder and back

silence, wrestling with the storm brewing within him, before opening his car door and

mirror, puzzled. “Where is Eric

eyes flicked to the mirror, catching Eric’s

faintest idea.” But deep down,

made sense he would seek her out, but why now, of all moments? Despite

ties paled beside the pull of his heart’s desire. Hadley shut her eyes, pressing a hand

her way. “On my way

her gaze locking onto Denver.

all

an adult, so 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

stared, her eyes wide, her voice quivering. “Do you…

Finding someone held captive was like searching for a needle in

Denver said, nodding toward her puffy eyes. “We’re nearly at the hospital. Dry your tears. Joy picks up on everything. Let’s not let her see you’ve been