Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can’t Afford Me Now

Chapter 5 Take Her Back

Time had swiftly flown by; it had been three years…

At Srixby International Airport.

As she navigated her way through the terminal, Hadley’s appearance was noticeably vibrant. Her gaze was alert, her eyes serene with an unwavering peacefulness that belied her age.

She soon noticed Sebastian Mitchell, the Flynn family’s driver, holding up a sign bearing

her name.

Approaching him with a reserved smile, Hadley said, “Sebastian.”

Upon observing Hadley, a flicker of astonishment crossed Sebastian’s features. “Are you really Mrs. Hadley Flynn?”

“That’s me,” Hadley replied, her smile softening.

The transformations in her over the years were not lost on her; she had slimmed down and even shot up a bit, thanks to a late growth spurt.

“You’ve undergone quite the transformation.”

Sebastian’s initial shock gave way to a warm grin. “You look even lovelier than

before.”

“Your flattery is generous, Sebastian.”

“Let’s head out.”

you did

Following their brief conversation, Sebastian escorted Hadley from the airport. “The vehicle’s parked right up front. Mrs. Nyla Flynn has been eagerly anticipating your arrival and has mentioned you several times over the past few days.”

Hadley proceeded to the car and settled inside.

As they drove away, it dawned on her that only Sebastian had come to meet her; Eric was notably absent…

Soon, they arrived at Tranquille Sanatorium.

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Nyla was dealing with a serious heart issue and was due for an impending surgical procedure.

three years. The surgery carried significant

before undergoing surgery, was

heard questioning, “Is she

Knock, knock.

the door,

“Come in!”

aside, making way for Hadley. “Please, Mrs. Flynn, go

“Thank you.”

gave a nod and gently pushed the

“Hadley?”

Nyla tried to make out the figure at the doorway. The resemblance was

“Nyla.”

steps, Hadley

Nyla extended her hand with a burst of joy. “Come closer, my dear. Let’s have

Hadley grasped Nyla’s hand, permitting a close

“Excellent, just excellent.”

her eyes began to tear up and her voice wavered. “You’ve grown up into

ago, Hadley had departed with a youthful, rounded face. Butow, her appearance

independence, forbidding me from reaching out. It appears independence truly

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smile broadening as she agreed. “Indeed,

as she observed Hadley’s composure, softly patting her hand while exhaling

have truly transformed you, haven’t

“I was reckless back then.

a deep sigh, Nyla responded, “You were indeed a bit spoiled, and

silent, simply pressing her lips tightly

“Look at you now, so different. Please understand why I was so stern; it was all out of love. Going forward, be a

“I do.”

nodded, her fingers clenched in her

a bit longer

her need for rest.

You’ve just arrived today.

“Okay.”

behind, Sebastian drove Hadley back to Silver Villas, where

some rest.

“Much appreciated, Sebastian.”

the threshold of Silver Villas, inhaling deeply before she nudged the door open

fingers shook slightly as she

would never have returned

luxury she couldn’t afford

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