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

Chapter 1305:

“You seem to get along with him very well. Locke enjoys spending time with you.”

Before she could respond, a small voice called out nearby. “Miss Holland, why didn’t you come find me?”

Locke came running back into the room, only to freeze when he spotted Ernest standing there. “Dad, you’re back.”

“Yes.” Ernest appeared in good spirits as he reached out and gently patted his son’s head. “Sorry for cutting your game short.”

“Mr. Flynn…” Elissa offered a polite laugh, her voice light. “It’s time for me to go. I should be leaving now.”

“Miss Holland, you’re leaving already?” Locke glanced out the window, then turned toward his father with concern in his eyes. “Dad, it’s raining really hard. Shouldn’t you drive Miss Holland home?”

Ernest turned to look at Elissa. Without hesitating, he said, “Alright…” But she interrupted him with a gentle smile. “There’s no need. I’ll just take the subway home. It’s very convenient from here.”

As she finished speaking, Elissa reached over to pick up her bag from the sofa. “I have an umbrella, so I won’t get wet.”

“Alright then.”

her decision, Ernest

stood up. “I’ll walk you to

“Thank you.”

I want to come too!” Locke immediately followed her steps like a little shadow,

rain outside had grown heavier, drumming steadily against the

her umbrella, but as she did,

her expression slightly flustered.

gave a small nod and took it from her

source of

be going now.” Elissa looked at Locke and gave him a warm

“See you tomorrow, Locke.”

tomorrow, Miss

began to ring. She answered it in a soft voice, one that carried a gentle tone. “Hello? Yes, I’m heading toward the subway

affectionate, something about them striking a chord in Ernest’s chest. He stood there in silence for a moment, unsettled by a