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.

coming as well.”

eagerly, her lips

beats freshly made donuts.”

amused by her enthusiasm

you get plenty, Let’s head

the

nor too late.

wait here. I’ll join the line.”

“Okay,”

as Eric advanced slowly in the

before him. “Five

was

retrieved the donuts, smiling

remained. These were ample to satisfy

and noticed

you manage to get them?” she

nodded and approached

“Mr. Flynn?”

stopped mid–way by

assistant,

Pointing at the car, she said, “Linda’s waiting in the car. I came to

her donuts.”

“Linda wanted the Paczki, but they were gone by the time I arrived.

morning shoot is extremely hectic. If Linda doesn’t eat anything, how

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she handle

paused,

looked at the paper bag in his hand. “Mr. Flynn, are you here

“Yes.”

discomfort appeared on Eric’s face, with Hadley just a few steps behind him.

did you get?” asked the assistant, her tone

did not respond, looking

seen the label

Paczki.

“Are those Paczki?”

hated the clear labeling at Grandma’s Kitchen.

“Teresa?”

sunglasses and mask on, searching for her

it taking so long

she noticed Eric and

Hadley- are you guys here

“Yes.”

interjected. “The Paczki are all taken, but Mr. Flynn managed to get some.”

gave Eric a meaningful look.

was clear. He should offer

puzzled. “Really? But you don’t even like those,

known Eric well since

would Eric buy

made sense.

flared. “Wait, who did you get them

a light tone, Linda smiled.

was up all night caring for Grandma and hasn’t eaten

Linda replied,

ahead, Hadley, eat before they cool off. I need to head

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