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

Chapter 1558:

What a cruel twist that was!

She’d spent years imagining what might happen if he ever uncovered the truth. Would he look at her differently? Would he finally feel the weight she’d carried?

He had to feel something, didn’t he?

But reality cut deeper than any fantasy.

Eric could risk everything for her and for Joy—he could even make bold, reckless decisions in their name. Yet, when it came to choosing between her and Linda, he never hesitated.

Why?

her quite enough—that was

into her arms, the sound of her muffled

from Blathe came flooding back, sharp and merciless. She remembered the lowest point—carrying Joy in her arms, empty pockets, and a stomach that hadn’t felt full in days. Desperation had led her into that

wanted to steal. But she also hadn’t had a choice. And when they caught her, right there in public, everything crumbled. Her pride, her strength, her very sense of self—it was all crushed in that

barely catch the faint, broken sound of someone

held still, breath caught in his chest, and leaned in with his

tried to soothe her through the barrier. “Please… open the door. If you’re angry, then be angry at me.

remained firmly shut. Not a single

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forehead to the door, the cool surface catching his tears as they slid down across his cheeks and dripped from his nose.

wasn’t just sadness. She was

Srixby, he’d never seen her