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 expression.

you need it

for a meeting tonight. Could you please

“Certainly.”

understood the importance of such requests. She set the phone aside

to Hadley.

would you mind checking inside my room for a manila envelope?”

“Of course.”

made her way indoors

C4–sized

Nyla accepted the envelope, examined its contents, and then reconnected with Eric on the phone. “It’s here.

was evident in Eric’s voice as he responded over

it sent

consented and

another call, she paused,

Hadley.

here for a

“What is it?”

no one but you to deliver

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

weighing

attempt to mend bridges between her and

because she wasn’t ready to face Eric again,

express her true feelings to

tense

just there to deliver a package. She planned to hand it off to Eric and make

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engaging in

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

enjoy the sun before you head out.”

The documents weren’t needed until later that evening. “It might be better for them to meet

“Alright.”

subtle matchmaking. “I’ll follow your lead.”

sanatorium around four in the afternoon, Hadley slipped the manila

caught a bus to Linacre

Srixby’s region,

the short distance to

sent her.

corridors still reeking of fresh

backpack to the front and called

he wondered why she was calling. Memories of their last

had even accused him of harboring

placed his phone face down on the table, ignoring the

checked her phone, her eyebrows knitting together in confusion. “Why isn’t Eric answering?

need these

tied up with something? Perhaps it was

pause, Hadley decided

asked by Nyla to deliver something

of the manila envelope she was holding and sent

phone made a buzzing sound on the table.

He frowned.

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

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