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 grave

you need

meeting tonight. Could you please look

“Certainly.”

a professional herself, Nyla understood the importance of such requests. She

to Hadley.

you mind checking inside my room

“Of course.”

hesitation, Hadley made her way

C4–sized

examined its contents, and then reconnected with Eric on the phone. “It’s here. I’ve got it.”

was evident in Eric’s voice as he responded over the phone.

sent

and then ended

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

Hadley.

could you come here

“What is it?”

documents urgently. I trust no one

“These papers contain sensitive business

paused, weighing

request might be an attempt to mend

to face Eric

express her true feelings to Nyla about her strained relationship with

tense as she

was just there to deliver a package. She planned to hand it off to

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in any

broadening. “First, let’s sit down

the sun before you head

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

“Alright.”

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

in the afternoon, Hadley

caught a bus to Linacre

region, required

destination, Hadley walked the short distance to

sent her.

was recently built, its corridors still reeking

Hadley adjusted her backpack to the front

Eric saw Hadley’s name flash on his phone. Surprised, he wondered why she was calling.

had even accused him of harboring inappropriate

face down on the table,

her phone, her eyebrows knitting

need these documents?”

something? Perhaps it

a brief pause, Hadley decided

asked by Nyla to

the manila envelope

made a buzzing sound on the table.

He frowned.

did Hadley want now? He pondered. “She still thinks I

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