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

Chapter 57 Who Is She Seeing

Eric slowed his steps, drawing closer without making a sound, careful not to alert anyone in the room.

“Who is it?” Nyla asked, her voice tight with concern as she gripped Hadley’s hand. “Is it someone I know? Can

I trust him?”

Hadley hesitated, choosing her words carefully. “He’s experienced, dependable… and the best part is, he really cares about me. He’ll take good care of me.”

Nyla went silent, processing what Hadley had said.

Everything Hadley mentioned was what Eric had never given her.

Nyla sighed softly. “Sounds good, then.”

“Yes.” Hadley nodded, her voice quieter. “Nyla, please do this for me. If you don’t, I won’t be able to face him while I’m legally another man’s wife.”

“Hadley…” Nyla hesitated, her voice laced with reluctance. “Does Eric really have no chance at all?”

“Nyla?”

Hadley found the question almost laughable.

“He doesn’t need one. In fact, if anything, our divorce will only be a relief for him.”

It was clear now–there was no turning back.

Nyla finally nodded. “Alright, since you’ve found where you truly belong, we can’t keep holding you back.”

“Thank you,” Hadley said, a touch of joy in her voice.

“Eric.” Nyla glanced at her grandson, who had quietly approached. She sighed. “You heard what Hadley said.”

Hadley jumped, startled.

She had been facing away from the door and only now noticed him standing there.

Quickly, she stood and nodded politely toward Eric.

“Yes,” Eric replied with a casual shrug.

“Good.” Nyla sighed. She then shot Eric a glare, frustration mixed with helplessness. “Make time to finalize the

divorce with Hadley soon.”

“Thank you, Nyla!”

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a smile tugging at the

of happiness in her. Was she really that pleased? And who was this person she claimed to love?

“Hadley.”

in her voice, the worry for Hadley’s future still

him by sometime, alright? Let me take a

because of me. I have to make sure this guy really is the right

Hadley respond

her answer vague. “Yes, I will. When he has some

I’ll be

over. “Why are you just standing there? Sit down and join me

“Okay.”

my dear.” Nyla motioned toward her. “Can you grab

“Sure, no problem.”

agreed and stood up to leave.

was gone, Nyla’s expression turned serious

Hadley

blinked, surprised, and shook his head.

What a loser!”

did I tell you? I asked you to look out for Hadley like she’s your sister, and this is how you show up?

but couldn’t resist responding, “I’ve never had a sister. I wouldn’t even

half

a knot of panic tightening in his chest. “What do

aren’t-”

dismissively. “I’m not interested in arguing with you. I just want to know

if he treats

Eric nodded, his voice small.

instructions–he was already

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the sanatorium, Eric drove Hadley home.

to invite her. She

“When do you think we should go to the courthouse? Let me know when you pick a time.”

mumbled, his mind elsewhere.

added, “You’ve only been back in Srixby for a few days, and you’ve already found a boyfriend? That was quick.”

paused, but then smiled, “Yes. Relationships aren’t about how long you’ve known someone. You

words hung in the

Was she implying something about his lack of feelings for her?

the steering wheel. “Don’t let love cloud your judgment, Hadley. Just because a guy’s nice doesn’t mean you should throw your common

replied quietly, shaking her head.

well. After my grandma passed, it was just Nyla and Ernest, back when. This guy… he’s the third.

Eric’s breath hitched.

wanted to say something. What about him? Hadn’t he been good to her?

caught in his throat. He hadn’t been good to her. In fact,

be blamed? If she hadn’t pushed so hard to marry him…

up

the hell is this guy?” he thought. He needed to find out.

arrived at Galant as usual.