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.”

broke into a smile. “Oh… It’s

off. He had

walked her back in, rubbing his stomach. “I’m

Hadley smiled and nodded. Everything around her was real

like a shadow, tormenting her life, was

trouble again.

home, Locke leaned back in

his mood. He simply said, “We’re

into fiction

surprised and pouting. “Seriously, Dad? I’m not allowed to be sad now? I just don’t want

fine. Keep that gloomy face. But if Miss Holland sees you like this, she might think you’re

brightened, and his mood took a turn. “Where is

the car was already inside the Flynn

toward the house. “She’s

Locke sounded skeptical, but his eyes lit up with