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

Chapter 1668:

“Linda…” Ernest called out hesitantly, at a loss for words.

When he finally spoke, it was with visible strain, each word weighing heavily on his tongue.

“Elissa hasn’t done anything wrong. I owe her. For years, Robin’s mistreated her because of what happened that night—and it’s all my fault. She has suffered enough.”

“Stop!” Linda’s voice rang out, slicing through the air like a blade. Her face had gone ashen.

“Really? She has suffered enough? And what about me?!” Her tone grew shrill. “I was violated too! So why does she get to take the man I love? Why, Ernest? Tell me!”

Ernest stood there in silence, unable to refute her words.

“Is it because of Locke?” Linda’s eyes narrowed. Her gaze was sharp and accusing, as though she already had her answer.

she? Sleeping with some random guy, getting pregnant, and then shamelessly deciding to

explain. But Linda wasn’t interested in hearing

as she spoke. “That child… to me, was nothing but a curse. A permanent scar on my life!

muttered remorsefully. “It’s all my fault. I failed

those words, he couldn’t think of anything else to say. No words could undo

your apology!” Linda grabbed his hand tightly, shaking her head as tears ran down her face. “Ernest, I want you. Come back to me. Let’s try again… please. Just say

said nothing. He couldn’t even bring himself to

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he averted

That silence said everything.

froze, hope draining from her

him again and again, but he still wouldn’t give

she forced a bitter smile. “You just can’t let her go, can you? Elissa has got you wrapped around her

already hurt you,” Ernest said, finally meeting her gaze. “I won’t