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

Chapter 1646:

“Let me ask you something.” He folded his hands together. “Dr. Hayes, have you already heard about my background?”

Going through the usual introductions was to be expected, considering the circumstances.

“I did.” Colleen nodded. “My mom filled me in. How about me? What have you heard?”

“Just the basics,” he responded with a slight grin and a brief pause.

For a moment, he gathered his thoughts. “You finished top of your class at the University of Blathe—you’re a doctor, too. I imagine that keeps your schedule pretty packed.”

“That’s right.” Colleen nodded, her tone steady.

“Okay, so here’s what’s on my mind.” He nudged his glasses higher. “Since this is a blind date and we’re ultimately looking for a life partner, there are a few things I’d like to get straight from the start.”

course.” Colleen nodded, a bit surprised by his directness. “Please,

keeps me

Colleen

was meeting shared a similar background. Like her older brother, he

to be upfront. The thing is, I’d like my wife to leave her career after marriage to focus on family. Would you

surprise left Colleen momentarily

apologize.” He offered an uneasy smile. “I realize this sounds sudden, especially since this is our first meeting, but I

new chapters at

marriage so soon made sense, given the nature of their

rattled her, though. What caught her

Colleen hesitated, searching for

I’ve never planned to quit

If she stayed at the University

up that future for the sake of a man or