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

Chapter 1537:

“Really?” he questioned, searching her face as though suspecting some hidden protocol he might be violating.

Colleen studied him briefly before her lips curved into a reassuring smile. “Of course,” she confirmed with quiet certainty.

Though separated by a handful of years, she saw no reason they couldn’t interact as equals, as friends rather than formal acquaintances. The unnecessary barriers of formality would only complicate their interactions going forward.

“Alright, Colleen, it is,” Brady declared with newfound ease. “Nice to meet you—Colleen,” he added, testing her name deliberately.

The transition from formality happened seamlessly, as though he’d merely been waiting for permission.

Brady adjusted his grip on the steering wheel. “Should I take you home?” he inquired, already reaching for the ignition.

her head. “I’ve already secured a rental apartment. Just

waiting expectantly for

the set, pleasantly

of serendipity, Eric had also concluded his work ahead of time. As she took off her costume and exited

unable to keep surprise from coloring

a commitment later tonight,” Eric explained cryptically, his fingers seeking hers

Eric suggested, his thumb tracing delicate patterns across her knuckles. “I’d like to have dinner with you and Joy. I

go, then,” she agreed, warmth blossoming in her chest

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both her and their daughter never failed to stir something profound within Hadley—a sense of security and belonging she’d

small whirlwind of motion barreled toward them—Joy, transformed into a walking mud sculpture, her excitement undimmed

crouched to the child’s level, eyes twinkling with mischief. “Let me take a careful look—whose little mud-covered