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.”

decision, Ernest did

a small nod and stood up.

“Thank you.”

her steps like a little shadow, staying

rain outside had grown heavier, drumming steadily

her umbrella, but as she did, she realized she

and handed it to him, her expression slightly flustered. “Mr. Flynn, I almost

Ernest gave a small nod and took it

of stories:

be going now.” Elissa looked at Locke

“See you tomorrow, Locke.”

tomorrow, Miss

a soft voice, one that carried a gentle tone. “Hello? Yes, I’m

words were calm and affectionate, something about them striking a chord in Ernest’s chest. He