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.

face took on a

need it immediately?”

tonight. Could you please look for

“Certainly.”

herself, Nyla understood the importance of such requests. She set the

to

checking inside my room for

“Of course.”

her way

a C4–sized manila envelope. “Is this

a look.” Nyla accepted the envelope, examined its contents, and then reconnected with Eric on

Relief was evident in Eric’s voice as he responded over

sent to

course.” Nyla consented and then ended

her contacts to make another call, she paused, struck by an idea. She

Hadley.

here for

“What is it?”

urgently. I trust no one

sensitive business information. It’s too risky to entrust them to a

paused, weighing her

Nyla’s request might be an attempt to mend bridges

face Eric

she couldn’t express her true feelings to Nyla about her strained relationship

voice tense as she accepted the

to deliver a package. She planned to

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in any

pleased, her smile broadening. “First, let’s

we enjoy the sun before you head

The documents weren’t needed until later that evening. “It might be better for them to meet in the evening and then she stays,” she muttered

“Alright.”

Nyla’s subtle matchmaking.

around four in the afternoon, Hadley

a bus to Linacre Lake.

community within Srixby’s region, required a lengthy two–hour bus journey.

her destination, Hadley walked the short distance to Eric’s hotel, following the directions Nyla had

sent her.

corridors still reeking of

to the front and called Eric.

Surprised, he wondered why she

of

face down

her phone, her eyebrows knitting together in confusion.

need

tied up with something?

pause, Hadley decided to

was asked by Nyla to deliver something to

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

buzzing sound on the

He frowned.

“She still thinks I have such low morals, yet she contacts

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