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

Chapter 33

Chapter 33 Being Late On

Purpose

It was Monday today.

Mondays were Hadley’s days off, as Galant typically saw less business.

With free time available, Hadley chose to visit Nyla.

Nyla’s health was improving significantly; she was fully conscious and gradually regaining strength.

Together with a caregiver, Hadley assisted Nyla out of bed and wheeled her into the garden to soak up some sunlight.

“Hadley.” Nyla exhaled deeply, grasping Hadley’s hand. “I will always remember your kindness, dear.”

“I did what I felt was necessary for you,” Hadley responded, offering a soft smile as she shook her head gently.

Nyla squeezed her hand. “And I’ll never forget it.”

Tears welled up in Nyla’s eyes, her voice breaking. “My biggest regret is how I left you on your own these pas. years…”

“Nyla.” Hadley quickly pulled out a tissue to dab at the older woman’s tears. “That’s behind us now. I’m doing

well, aren’t I?”

“Of course.” Nyla affirmed with a reassuring smile. “You will always be part of my family, as Eric’s wife.”

Hadley’s face showed a moment of uncertainty.

She then decided to leave it to Eric to break the news of their divorce to Nyla however he saw fit.

She knelt to gently massage Nyla’s calf. “I don’t have work today. I’ll stay with you tonight, is that alright?”

“That would be wonderful.”

Just then, the caregiver approached. “Mrs. Flynn, you have a call,” she said, offering Nyla the phone.

“Thank you.”

Nyla accepted it and noticed Eric was on the line.

“Grandma.”

“What’s happening?” Nyla asked. “Aren’t you supposed to be at Linacre Lake now? Don’t worry about checking

in if you’re busy.”

“That’s not why I’m calling this time, Grandma,” Eric responded, his voice light with amusement.

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He continued, slightly amused. “I’m actually calling to see if you could have someone look for a manila envelope. I may have left it there.”

Eric had been spending nights at the sanatorium to be close to Nyla, often bringing work with him, which explained why he thought he might have left it there.

on

need

crucial for a meeting tonight.

“Certainly.”

the importance of such

turned to

checking inside my room

“Of course.”

made her way indoors to search.

a C4–sized manila envelope. “Is this

accepted the envelope, examined its contents, and then reconnected

Eric’s voice as he responded over the phone. “Grandma, can

it sent to

consented and then ended

to search her contacts to make another call, she paused, struck by

Hadley.

you come here for a moment?”

“What is it?”

“Eric needs these documents urgently. I trust no one but you to deliver them. Would you

her voice lowering. “These papers contain sensitive business information. It’s too risky to entrust

paused, weighing her response.

an attempt to mend bridges between her and

because she wasn’t ready to face

she couldn’t express her true feelings to Nyla about

finally agreed, her voice tense as she accepted

deliver a package. She planned to hand it off to Eric and make a quick exit

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engaging in any conversation.

Nyla expressed, pleased, her smile broadening. “First, let’s sit down for some

while we enjoy the sun before you

until later that evening. “It might be better for them to

“Alright.”

unaware of Nyla’s subtle matchmaking. “I’ll follow your

four in the afternoon, Hadley slipped the

caught a bus to Linacre

within Srixby’s region, required

walked the short distance to

sent her.

corridors still reeking of fresh paint.

adjusted her backpack to the front and called

flash on his phone. Surprised, he wondered

even accused him of harboring

his phone face down

her phone, her eyebrows knitting together in confusion.

he need

be tied up with something? Perhaps it was just bad

Hadley decided to text him

to deliver something to

took a photo of the manila envelope she was holding and sent it to

buzzing sound

He frowned.

“She still thinks I have such low morals,

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