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

need it immediately?”

crucial for a meeting tonight.

“Certainly.”

importance

turned to

checking inside my room for a manila

“Of course.”

made her

shortly, Hadley held up a C4–sized manila envelope.

a look.” Nyla accepted the envelope, examined its contents, and then

he responded over the phone.

sent to me?”

course.” Nyla consented and then ended the

make another call,

Hadley.

could you come here for

“What is it?”

documents urgently. I trust no one but

gently tapped the envelope, her voice lowering. “These papers contain sensitive business information. It’s too risky

weighing

might be an attempt to mend bridges between her

face Eric again,

express her true feelings to Nyla about her

Hadley finally agreed, her voice tense

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

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engaging in

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

while we enjoy the sun before

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

“Alright.”

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

four in the afternoon, Hadley slipped the manila envelope into her

a bus to Linacre Lake.

within Srixby’s region, required a lengthy

Hadley walked the short distance to

sent her.

its corridors still

adjusted her backpack to the front and

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

him of harboring inappropriate feelings

Eric placed his phone face down on the table, ignoring the incoming

her phone, her eyebrows knitting together in confusion. “Why

need these documents?”

up with something?

Hadley decided to text him

was asked by Nyla to

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

a buzzing sound

He frowned.

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

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