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

Chapter 1387:

“Haven’t we given you that as well?” Eric’s brow furrowed. “Haven’t Ernest and I given you all our attention? We’ve treated you like family—like a sister. Even if you had real siblings, they couldn’t have done more for you than we did.”

“Ha, haha…” Linda let out a bitter laugh, her eyes rimmed with red. “That was before. Now? One of you is chasing after Elissa, the other’s chasing Hadley. Neither of you want me anymore.”

“Linda.” Eric’s voice hardened. He frowned, his expression caught between confusion and exasperation. “How old are you? Are you still a child? Wake up! You’re an adult!”

Linda froze. “What do you mean?”

“I mean…” Eric let out a long breath. There was a trace of weariness in his voice. “People grow up. Even the closest siblings eventually live separate lives. Even if you were my real sister, that wouldn’t mean we’d live together forever.”

And she wasn’t even family by blood.

He and Ernest weren’t that close anymore either. They were both caught up in their own lives.

him,

bitter laugh. “So that’s your excuse for

Wasn’t it the truth?

how she

somehow, he knew—Linda genuinely believed she hadn’t done anything

mind? Or are you just being

In the end, it’s all because your heart’s with Hadley now!”

forward.

She lifted her chin, confused. “You want me to stay and argue

earlier. He’ll be here soon. Grandma’s not

place

in her wheelchair. Her hands froze on the armrests. The color drained

a stormy intensity. Her voice came out

stiffened at her tone, a flicker of confusion flashing across his face. What else could he possibly have said except the