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

Chapter 1618:

“I will! When you start school, we’ll see each other all the time. So be well and grow up happy and strong, okay?”

“I will. I promise!”

“Joy, I have to be on my way now. I’ll miss you.”

“I’ll miss you too, Locke!”

The adults stood by, quietly taking in the heartwarming scene. They exchanged glances, doing their best not to burst into laughter.

Under the pouring rain, Ernest carried Locke to the car and drove off from Olisvale Bay.

Hadley stood at the doorway, her gaze following them. Even after the car disappeared from sight, she stood there, lost in thought.

“Hadley?” Eric took her hand and gave it a light shake. “What are you thinking about? You look a little spaced out.”

blinked and then broke into a

Ernest had pulled it off. He had sent Linda away and returned to

back in.” Eric walked her back in, rubbing his stomach.

Everything around her was real

clung to her like a

trouble

way home, Locke leaned back in his seat,

him about his mood. He simply said, “We’re almost home. Let’s lose that long face,

fiction with

Locke looked up, surprised and pouting. “Seriously, Dad? I’m not allowed to be sad now? I

Miss Holland sees you

instantly brightened, and his mood took a turn.

now, the car was already inside

toward the house. “She’s waiting

skeptical, but his eyes lit up