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

joined him eagerly, her lips

freshly made donuts.”

her enthusiasm for the donuts.

you get plenty,

took the

early nor too late. Yet, there

here. I’ll

“Okay,”

a seat and watched as Eric

before him. “Five more, four more-”

it was

the purchase and retrieved

were ample to

the crowd and noticed

to get

and approached

“Mr. Flynn?”

was stopped mid–way by someone.

Linda’s assistant,

not alone. Pointing at the car, she

her donuts.”

time I arrived. You know how particular she is. She refuses

complaining. “The morning shoot is extremely hectic. If Linda doesn’t eat

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she handle it—*

paused, noticing

in his hand. “Mr. Flynn, are you here

“Yes.”

discomfort appeared on Eric’s face, with Hadley just

variety did you get?” asked the

did not respond, looking troubled.

seen the label on the

Paczki.

“Are those Paczki?”

time, Eric hated the clear labeling at Grandma’s Kitchen. It was becoming annoying.

“Teresa?”

exited the car, her sunglasses and mask on,

taking so long to

noticed Eric and Hadley.

are you guys here for breakfast?”

“Yes.”

taken,

this, Teresa gave Eric a meaningful look.

implication was clear. He should offer them to Linda.

you

since they

Eric buy them?” she

it made sense.

did you get

Linda smiled. “For

in confirmation. “She was up all night caring for Grandma and

Linda replied, still smiling.

before they cool off. I need to head to

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