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

beats freshly made

by her enthusiasm

make sure you get plenty,

the

nor too late. Yet, there was a line

here. I’ll join the

“Okay,”

seat and watched as Eric

people before him. “Five more,

was Eric’s

the purchase and retrieved the donuts, smiling slightly.

Paczki remained. These were ample

looked over the crowd and noticed Hadley approaching quickly.

to get them?”

nodded and approached her.

“Mr. Flynn?”

was stopped mid–way by

assistant, Teresa Cruz.

really is you.” Teresa was not alone. Pointing at the car, she said, “Linda’s waiting in the car.

her donuts.”

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

“The morning shoot is extremely

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she handle

she paused, noticing Eric.

hand.

“Yes.”

face, with Hadley just a few steps

asked the assistant, her tone light but probing.

not respond, looking troubled.

already seen the label

Paczki.

“Are those Paczki?”

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

“Teresa?”

had exited the car, her sunglasses and mask on, searching

so long to

Eric

you guys here for breakfast?”

“Yes.”

taken, but Mr.

this, Teresa gave Eric

should offer them to

puzzled. “Really? But you don’t

had known Eric well since they

would Eric buy them?” she wondered.

it made

flared. “Wait, who did you

tone, Linda smiled. “For Hadley, huh.”

Eric nodded in confirmation. “She was up all

Linda replied, still smiling.

eat before they cool off. I

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