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

Chapter 1200:

All he wanted was for Elissa to have a better life. After all, she was Locke’s mother.

As for the personal matters between him and Elissa…

Ernest had already clearly expressed his feelings to her, only to be politely but firmly turned down.

If she wasn’t willing, he wouldn’t insist. He’d dreamed of making her his wife, but love couldn’t be forced; it had to flow naturally in both directions.

Since she didn’t share his feelings, he’d respect that decision. Up ahead, Elissa disappeared into the subway station, slipping completely out of sight.

Ernest slowly withdrew his gaze and calmly said, “Drive on.”

He had an appointment to keep with Eric.

Ernest had been overseas until recently, and upon returning, he learned of Eric’s accident and Joy’s hospitalization.

Eric had already been discharged, and Joy was stable,

meeting at Red

the time Ernest arrived, Eric was already waiting for

rose from the sofa, greeting Ernest with

call you Mr. Scott now?” He regarded Eric intently. “After all, you’re Ferris’

of cutting ties? Didn’t you say that I’d always

Ernest quickly replied, nodding his

made to

worry about,” Eric said, his tone lightening. “As long as you’re willing, you’ll always be my big brother.” They exchanged knowing smiles, relaxing

family wouldn’t be simple. “Things can get complicated

into the family with open arms, Ernest knew that Eric’s other siblings might not share their

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then shook his head. “Not at the moment. I can manage for now—but

“Just as long as you’ve thought it

before asking, “And

quietly, shaking his head. “Hadley’s made