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.

unbelievable, isn’t she? Sleeping with some random guy, getting pregnant, and then shamelessly

tried to explain. But Linda

“That child… to me, was nothing but a curse. A permanent scar on my life! Do you have any idea

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

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

don’t want 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…

said nothing. He couldn’t even bring himself to look at

available

he averted

That silence said everything.

chance?” Linda froze, hope

and again,

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

you,” Ernest said, finally meeting her gaze.