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

Chapter 1596:

The Flynn Mansion? The place alone put her on alert. “Why? Is Linda involved again?”

“There’s nothing to worry about,” Eric said quickly, already anticipating her thoughts. “I’m just going to pick up Locke. Ernest is flying to Aradimen tonight.” He hadn’t mentioned Linda, but Hadley could read between the lines.

“He’s taking her there?” she asked, her voice low.

“Yes.” Eric nodded, then turned to Joy and helped her with more food. “He’ll be gone for about a week, and with Grandma on the mend in the hospital, only the servants are left at the house. I figured it’d be better to bring Locke here—Joy will be good company for him.”

Hadley nodded slowly. “That makes sense.”

“Hadley?” Eric paused, choosing his words with care. “Would you like to come with me?”

for treatment. Even if everything goes well, she’ll be there for at least two years—maybe even up

have a farewell moment with Linda. That wasn’t what this was about. But he did want her to witness it—to see, without doubt, that Linda was truly

owed Linda gratitude, but they also needed to draw the line. It was time to close that chapter and move on with

her gaze searching his face. She

me.” Eric said gently, sensing the conflict in her. “Please.” He could

“Let’s bring Joy and go pick up Locke together.

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finally smiled and gave a quiet nod.

She’d heard her name mentioned. “Where are we going?”

going to pick up Locke

Joy’s eyes sparkled. “Does that mean I get to play

said, amused