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

Chapter 795:

“Ha!” Eric laughed dismissively, raising an eyebrow. “Do you genuinely think she would choose you again? Maybe focus on your own family drama first.”

“Denver!” Hadley’s voice cut sharply through their exchange. She gave Denver a pleading look and shook her head slightly, begging him silently to stop. Glancing at Eric, Hadley gently reassured Denver, “You misunderstood things here, Denver. I’m happy with him. He’s always treated me wonderfully.” Softly tugging Eric’s sleeve, she then said, “Let’s just go.”

“Hadley?” Denver’s voice wavered in disbelief.

“Humph.” Eric’s eyes flashed coldly as he shot a victorious glance at Denver. “You heard her—step aside.”

Then, gazing down at Hadley, his voice shifted tenderly. “As you wish, let’s leave together.”

“Alright,” Hadley responded softly, leaning further into Eric’s protective embrace, her eyes avoiding Denver entirely. Inside, her heart whispered painfully, “I’m sorry, Denver. This is best for you.”

Denver stood frozen, watching helplessly as they left. His heart fractured under a weight of unbearable pain. Despair and powerlessness consumed him. He reached for the table to support himself.

“You’re lying, Hadley. You aren’t truly happy… are you?” Denver’s silent plea echoed within.

Once outside, Eric’s previously tender facade vanished completely. The act had solely been for Denver’s sake. Eric was far from done with this matter. However, Hadley’s injury was immediate, and he knew he needed to address that first.

gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰0𝗺 , Ⓣ𝓎𝓅𝒆 𝓬𝓱𝒶𝓅𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒾𝓃 𝓐𝑔𝓮𝗇𝓬𝓎

Without uttering a single word, Eric opened the car door and carefully placed Hadley inside.

Just as the car began moving, Hadley said firmly, “I’m not going to the hospital.”

Eric’s brows knitted tightly. Was she deliberately testing his patience now? Considering everything that transpired, who was truly at fault?

“Hadley.” Eric’s voice strained with controlled irritation. “Your arm is hurt. Are you sure now is the right time to defy me?”

“I’m not defying you,” Hadley replied calmly. “I simply refuse to go to the hospital.”

“You—” Eric pressed his lips into a tight, displeased line. “You’re clearly hurt. It hurts when you move! It could be something serious!”

Of course, Hadley understood the gravity. Precisely because she understood, she couldn’t risk going to the hospital. With a possible fracture, the X-ray would be necessary, and it would definitely jeopardize the child she carried.

Unable to reveal her secret yet, Hadley stubbornly insisted, “I won’t go.”noveldrama

Eric’s patience shattered. Fine, if she wished to suffer, then let her! Why should he care so deeply for a woman who didn’t even love him anyway?

At Silver Villas, the car rolled to a stop. Without waiting for Eric, Hadley flung open the door and stepped out, a spark of independence lighting her actions.

Eric froze, a quiet, scornful laugh escaping him as he tried to unravel the mystery of her newfound boldness.

By the time he strolled into the living room, Hadley had already vanished upstairs, leaving only echoes of her presence.

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