Chapter 28 She Really Wants The Donuts

“Alright, then.” Hadley finally made up her mind. “Let me think for a moment.”

She pondered what to request as a thank–you gift.

“How about this?” she proposed confidently, “Treat me to the donuts from Grandma’s Kitchen.”

“What?”

Eric, surprised, thought he might have misunderstood her.

He looked at her quizzically. “Are you sure?”

Did she really just ask for donuts when she could obviously have asked for more?

Grandma’s Kitchen was a cherished, quaint bakery in Srixby, famous for its small batches of morning treats. They baked only a few each day, and once they were gone, patrons had to wait until the following morning.

The scarcity of these treats made them quite expensive.

Hadley had been away for four years and had missed these delicacies.

Even now that she was back in Srixby, she couldn’t afford them by herself.

Her choice of thank–you gift was heartfelt.

She nodded affirmatively. “Yes, I’m positive.”

Eric chuckled softly, his eyes twinkling with amusement. “Make sure you’re certain. There are no second chances.”

Hadley could have requested anything–a sum of money, a car, or more–but she had chosen donuts.

“I’ve considered it well.”

Still, she didn’t waver, only specifying further. “I want the Paczki.”

“Alright then.” Eric agreed with a nod.

He had offered her a choice, and she had firmly made hers. He felt no obligation to offer more.

“Tomorrow morning, once Grandma’s condition is stable, I’ll take you to get some.”

“Deal.”

The next day, Nyla’s health had improved.

The doctor visited early to check on her and confirmed her well–being.

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Chapter 78 She Really Wants The Grands

“You both have been awake all night. Go home and rest. The nurses will look after her during the day”

Neither Eric nor Hadley had managed any sleep, so without any objections, after ensuring style was comfortable,

they left together

True to his word, Eric drove Hadley to Grandma’s Kitchen.

Without a chauffeur and unaccompanied by Phillips and the others, Eric parked and went in to purchase the

donuts himself.

coming as well.”

eagerly, her

freshly

by her enthusiasm

make sure you get plenty,

took the

early nor too late. Yet, there

here. I’ll

“Okay,”

and watched as Eric

before him. “Five more, four

it was Eric’s turn.

retrieved the donuts, smiling

remained. These were ample to satisfy Hadley.

and noticed

get them?” she asked eagerly,

nodded and approached

“Mr. Flynn?”

was stopped mid–way by someone.

Linda’s assistant, Teresa

Teresa was not alone. Pointing at the car, she said, “Linda’s waiting in the car. I came

her donuts.”

were gone by the time I arrived. You know how particular she

morning shoot is extremely hectic. If Linda

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handle

paused, noticing

in his hand. “Mr.

“Yes.”

discomfort appeared on Eric’s face, with

you get?” asked the assistant,

did not respond,

seen the label

Paczki.

“Are those Paczki?”

the clear labeling at Grandma’s Kitchen. It was

“Teresa?”

the car, her sunglasses and mask on, searching

so long

she noticed Eric

Hadley- are you guys

“Yes.”

are all taken, but Mr. Flynn managed

said this, Teresa gave Eric a meaningful

clear. He should offer them to

looked puzzled. “Really? But you

had known Eric well since

would Eric buy them?”

made

“Wait, who did you get

Linda smiled.

nodded in confirmation. “She was up all night caring for

Linda replied, still

cool off. I

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