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

Chapter 1371:

“I’m sorry,” she murmured. “My grandfather mistook you for someone else. Thank you for playing along, though.”

Addy had just undergone surgery, and any emotional strain could be too much for him.

If he learned of her troubles with Robin, Elissa feared it might shatter his fragile peace.

Ernest arched a brow, his voice low and earnest. “I wasn’t pretending. I meant every word—I want to be your real husband.”

Elissa’s breath caught, her eyes snapping up to meet Ernest’s unwavering stare.

“Elissa,” Ernest said, seizing her hand with gentle resolve. “After everything I’ve done, with all my heart laid bare, don’t you trust me yet?”

Her lips parted, words failing her.

“No rush,” Ernest said with a soft chuckle. “I’ll work harder and earn your trust someday.”

surged

Cordell arrived with the news that everything had been

afternoon, Eric insisted on escorting Hadley and Joy

Hadley protested. “You’re

of his head and a confident smile. “I’m surrounded by

into his arms. “Besides, Joy wants

Joy squealed, wrapping her arms

Hadley relented with

carrying her out of the hospital toward

into the story world

bypassed the main entrance, the car gliding through the side gate, past the lush garden, and straight to the south wing

car came to a stop, Eric and Hadley didn’t notice Joy, who,

careful!” Hadley called

mother’s warnings, her little legs carrying

instant, she stumbled