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

Chapter 1640:

As expected, it was exactly what Elissa had suspected.

“Is that okay?” Ernest’s hand slid around her waist, gently guiding her back into the room.

Elissa stepped backward, her pulse quickening. “But…”

“But what?” Ernest reminded her. “We’ve already shared a bed before, haven’t we?”

Before she could reply, they were inside the master bedroom. Ernest nudged the door shut with his foot.

He leaned down, his forehead touching hers.

“Let me stay, alright?”

Without waiting for her response, he tightened his hold, lifting her gently and carrying her to the bed, where he set her down with care.

her

Ernest’s handsome, refined face

enveloping her as he brushed a hand gently across her cheek. “If you feel uncomfortable,

was he

entirely sure, only half-grasping

her experience

As Ernest leaned in, Elissa pressed her hands against his chest, her face flushed crimson.

trace of exasperation in his voice. “Elissa, it’s been five years. Our son, Locke, is already four years old. Even setting aside the four years I spent unconscious, haven’t I spent this past year devoted to you? You call

shook his head. “No, it’s far

his lips touched

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Robin’s cruelty, arranged her stay at a sanatorium, and

secure a job

that whenever she

eyes,

slightly, his gaze searching hers for confirmation. “This time, you’re ready for this,