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.”

wave of emotion surged through Elissa, sending a shiver down

news that everything had been prepared at

on escorting Hadley and

shouldn’t go,” Hadley protested. “You’re still

a confident smile. “I’m surrounded by

scooped Joy into his arms. “Besides, Joy

her arms tightly around

relented with

go, Joy!” Eric called, carrying her out of the hospital toward Olisvale

into the story

car gliding through the side gate, past the lush garden, and straight to the south wing of the Scott estate. As the

stop, Eric and Hadley didn’t notice

Slow down! Be careful!” Hadley called after

legs carrying her

she