Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You can’t afford me now

Chapter 792:

Eric had pursued Hadley openly and relentlessly, but Hadley had repeatedly turned him down. She’d even shown fear towards Eric at that time. Then suddenly, overnight, Hadley had chosen him.

But where had Denver been while she endured all this?

Eyes closed, Denver struggled silently against overwhelming regret and guilt… How had he been so blind?

Not only had he failed miserably in managing his family’s relationships, but he’d also remained unaware of the terrible deeds his own mother had committed to the woman he loved.

Worst of all, he’d selfishly drowned himself in sadness, never once considering the torment Hadley had endured.

“Then it’s true…”

Finally, every piece of the painful puzzle fell into place for Denver.

His voice trembled slightly, raw and strained. “Eric took advantage of you because you couldn’t defend yourself…”

Hadley didn’t respond, and her silence confirmed his worst fears.

Knowing the full story now felt like a blade carving into his chest. Lifting his hand slowly, Denver hesitated before gently resting it on Hadley’s shoulder. “I’m sorry, Hadley. I’m so, so sorry…”

He kept repeating those words, as though apologies could somehow erase the past—though he knew they never could.

Denver’s gaze softened as he studied her quietly, regret filling him with thoughts of what their lives might’ve become if only he had stood up to his mother back then. “Hadley, you and Eric…”

𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒕 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒕 ⲅ𝗮𝖑𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗼𝗺

“Denver, please—” Hadley gently interrupted, anticipating his words. She forced a reassuring smile and said softly, “Don’t blame yourself anymore. Really, I’m okay now. Being with Eric was ultimately my decision. He didn’t force me into anything.”

Could that be true?

Denver doubted Hadley’s claim, suspecting she was just trying to ease his guilt.

She didn’t realize that nothing could ease his heartache now.

Any sign of her unhappiness would haunt him forever.

Though doubt filled his heart, Denver chose not to challenge her reassurance openly.

Instead, he mustered a smile and quietly reassured her. “Alright… As long as you’re truly happy, that’s enough for me.”noveldrama

“I will be.” Hadley returned his smile gently, adding with sincere warmth,

“Promise me you’ll also find happiness in your life.”

“Hadley!”

Denver suddenly found it hard to breathe, his chest overwhelmed with emotion. Impulsively, he leaned in and wrapped his arms tightly around her.

“You must promise me this: if Eric ever mistreats you, or if you ever feel unhappy, don’t hesitate to let me know! We might no longer be together, but we’re always friends!”

Hadley struggled to hold back her tears, her voice trembling softly. “I promise…

I’ll let you know.”

Heavy footsteps approached from a distance.

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