Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 28

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.

as

joined him eagerly, her lips parting

beats freshly

amused by her enthusiasm for the donuts.

sure you get plenty,

took the lead.

nor too late. Yet,

I’ll join

“Okay,”

as Eric advanced slowly

before him.

it was

purchase and retrieved the donuts, smiling

These were ample to satisfy Hadley.

over the crowd and noticed

manage to get them?” she

and

“Mr. Flynn?”

stopped mid–way by someone.

Linda’s assistant, Teresa

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

her donuts.”

Paczki, but they were gone by the time I arrived. You know how particular she is. She refuses to eat anything

complaining. “The morning shoot is extremely hectic. If Linda

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handle

she paused,

the paper bag in his hand.

“Yes.”

face, with Hadley just

asked the assistant, her tone light

did not respond, looking troubled.

had already seen the label on the

Paczki.

“Are those Paczki?”

the clear labeling at Grandma’s Kitchen. It

“Teresa?”

impatient, had exited the car, her sunglasses and

it taking so long to get

noticed Eric and

are you guys here for

“Yes.”

Teresa quickly interjected. “The Paczki are all taken, but Mr.

gave Eric

clear. He should offer them

looked puzzled. “Really? But you don’t

since they grew

would Eric buy them?” she wondered.

it made

who did you get them for?”

a light tone, Linda smiled. “For Hadley,

in confirmation. “She was up all night caring for Grandma and hasn’t eaten yet.”

sense,” Linda replied, still

eat before they cool off. I need to head to the set.”

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