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

Chapter 1385:

“Yes.” Eric nodded.

Nyla sighed again and again. “You must take care of Hadley. She’s endured so much…”

Her voice trembled. Her eyes reddened.

“It’s not just been a week—or a few months. It’s been four long years.” She paused, then suddenly gripped his hand. “Do you remember? When Hadley first came back, I kept saying she was different?”

Eric hadn’t thought much of it at the time. But now, it was impossible to ignore.

It wasn’t just Nyla. Marshall and Barrie had said the same. Even he had felt it. Hadley had changed so much. Quiet. Guarded.

“She hasn’t changed because she realized her mistake like we thought.”

tears. “She thought we abandoned her…” She clutched Eric’s arm, her voice shaking. “Would Hadley think it was my idea

Eric shook his head, frowning deeply. “You’ve always loved

cent for years—and still said nothing?” She buried her face

too upset. You need to rest. Come on, I’ll help you

too tired to resist. She let

spoke quietly. “This is no small matter… Call Ernest. He’s the head of the family now. Let

Rest

and stepped out, gently closing the door behind him. The moment it shut, it felt like a mountain collapsed on his back—crushing, brutal, and breathless. And underneath the weight, something sharper pressed in. Pain. Constant. Piercing. Without

the doorway, phone in hand, swiping open the dial pad. “Ernest. It’s me… I’m at Grandma’s… Listen, I need to tell you something…

ended the call and slipped the phone into his

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wide open when Linda wheeled herself in. She moved

tightened. He said nothing at first. Then

and started pushing the wheelchair