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.

rain, relentless all day, showed no mercy, cascading in sheets. Denver angled the umbrella to

wrestling with the storm brewing within

at the rearview mirror, puzzled. “Where is

flicked to the mirror, catching Eric’s sleek black Bentley veering in the

back, shaking her head. “I haven’t the faintest idea.” But deep down, she

sense he would seek her out, but why now, of all moments? Despite everything they had

pressing a

as he glanced her way. “On my way here, I made

sitting 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

eyes wide, her voice quivering. “Do you…

someone held captive was like searching for a needle in a

puffy eyes. “We’re nearly at the hospital. Dry your tears.