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

Chapter 1519:

Watching the scene unfold, Becker and Louisa quietly clammed up, unsure of what to say.

A low chuckle escaped Addy. “No need to bother Mrs. Flynn,” he said with a knowing smile. “I believe you.”

Soon after, Becker and Louisa—clearly feeling out of place—muttered a quick excuse and slipped out of the room.

Just then, Ernest’s phone began to ring. The screen showed Quentin’s name. Glancing at Elissa, he spoke calmly, “I’ll take this outside for a minute.”

“Alright.”

The moment the door clicked shut, Addy reached over and took Elissa’s hand, concern written all over his face. “Tell me something, Elissa… does he treat you right?”

“Grandpa…” Elissa could already tell what was weighing on his mind. “He’s been treating me well so far.”

her own emotions were still a tangled mess, and finding the right words to explain

she finally said, “As

“I understand.”

didn’t need a full explanation. He already knew Elissa’s history and the weight she

a gentle squeeze, he held her hand and offered a quiet sense of comfort. “No matter how it turns out, don’t ever feel like you have to endure

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They left the hospital.

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seat. Ernest climbed in beside her, then pressed his fingers to his brow before speaking. “I probably crossed a line back there…

Elissa off guard. He must’ve heard everything from earlier,

worry about it.” A faint breath escaped Ernest as he spoke. “I know you’re still unsure about me. And I won’t push you. However…” His tone softened. “I’m willing to wait, Elissa. Someday,

in Elissa’s chest. She remained motionless, her thoughts tangled and

blinked back to the present and looked out the