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.

getting pregnant, and then shamelessly deciding

Ernest tried to explain. But Linda wasn’t interested

rage as she spoke. “That child… to me, was nothing

Ernest muttered remorsefully. “It’s all my fault.

to say. No

shaking her head as tears ran down her face. “Ernest, I want you. Come back to me. Let’s try again… please. Just

couldn’t even

available now

averted

That silence said everything.

no chance?” Linda froze,

pleaded with him again and again, but

a bitter smile. “You just can’t let her

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