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

Chapter 1542:

“Thanks.” Colleen took it without hesitation.

She watched as Hadley opened her boxed meal and started eating.

“You’ve been busy lately,” she said. “That’s a good thing.”

She paused, then asked, “So… are things better between you and Joy’s dad now?”

Hadley froze mid-bite. Slowly, she looked up. “How did you know?”

“Your brother told me,” Colleen said with a smile. “He gave me the full play-by-play of the proposal.”

“Right…” Hadley lowered her gaze, brows pinching together. Her voice dropped. “Do you think I’m being foolish?”

Most people wouldn’t understand. But Colleen knew exactly what Hadley had endured in Blathe—exactly because of Eric.

through more than most, and

The

beat, she said quietly, “He’s really good to

her tone light. “You still love him, don’t

rose to

her mouth, hesitated, but eventually nodded. “Yeah.”

boy she’d loved at fifteen… the one

a time she thought that love was

year… after everything they’d faced together… those

updates available

that’s all that matters.” Colleen’s smile softened. “You’re not just doing this for Joy. You’re marrying the man you love. I’m really happy for you, Hadley. I mean

for love? That’s

“Thanks, Colleen.” Her friend’s support meant more than she could

her head, her tone turning cautious. “Does he know what really happened to you

Then slowly, she shook her head. “No.