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

Chapter 73 A Part Of His

Heart Had Melted

“What are you implying?”

Shock registered on Hadley’s face at Nyla’s words. Could she be meaning what she suspected? “No… Surely, that’s not possible, is it?” Hadley pondered.

“Nyla.”

With a nervous gulp, Hadley inquired with hesitation, “What are you trying to say?”

Nyla patted Hadley’s hand, offering a warm smile. “What do you think, my dear? I mean to ask if you like Denver.”

Noticing Hadley’s continued confusion, Nyla explained, “Like the way you once felt for Eric”

“Wait,” Hadley interjected, her confusion deepening. “What’s this coming from now?”

Could it have been prompted by Denver offering her a ride home?

Attempting to clarify with a smile and a dismissive shake of her head, Hadley reassured. “There’s absolutely nothing between us, Nyla. We merely ran into each other, and he gave me a lift.”

“Really, that’s it? At your birthday celebration the other day however, I noticed you and him interacting quite comfortably.”

An awkward chuckle escaped Hadley. “You might be reading too much into it. There’s genuinely nothing going

on.”

Perceiving Hadley’s modesty, Nyla let out a soft smile. “He seems like a good person, and possibly interested in you. Tell me honestly, do you find him appealing at all?”

“What?”

Laughter eluded Hadley now.

Nyla looked serious, her demeanor suggesting deep contemplation.

Confusion marred Hadley’s expression as she replied, “I don’t quite understand what you’re getting at.”

Exhaling deeply, Nyla used a napkin to dab at her lips.

Her gaze lingered on Hadley, filled with tender concern.

“Hadley, my only concern is for your happiness. I believe Denver could be a suitable partner. He comes from a decent background, but what truly matters is whether you feel any affection for him…”

Chapter 73 A Part Of His Heart Had Melted

“Nyla!”

Hadley’s reaction was one of shock, her complexion draining of color.

She vigorously shook her head. “Please, don’t make light of this. How could such a thing ever happen?”

Hadley and Denver together? She couldn’t conceive of it–it wouldn’t be fair to him, a man with such promise!

turned grave. “I take your future very seriously. Believe

“Nyla…”

idea seemed

worthy of him, isn’t that so, Hadley?” “That really was the truth!” Hadley thought,

Nyla appeared

feelings are all that matter. Remember, you are a Flynn. Who could possibly dismiss

“We’ve failed you in some ways. I yearn to

“Nyla…”

“I

do you think you don’t

about your last attempt to manage on your own, and it didn’t end well. I blame myself for not intervening.

found herself rooted

at a loss for words.

then let her think so. Hadley, however, was convinced they could never

said, getting up from her chair.

me to assist

and offered her arm to Nyla.

Eric entered, a tray with a bowl of

took you so long just to fetch a bowl of

Eric a sharp look. “Hadley, I’ll manage on my own. You should stay and enjoy your

“Okay, then.”

“Good girl.”

smile, Nyla turned and ascended the

avoiding eye contact with Hadley.

“Sure.”

their kiss from the previous

and took a hearty

Suddenly, Hadley gasped.

“What’s wrong?”

rising and rushing

her mouth and tears in her eyes, Hadley’s face turned a shade of red.

the soup burn

the situation, Eric cradled Hadley’s face in his hands. “Don’t just

Hadley had already

liquid scorched her throat and chest, causing her to

stern. “Why would you

she have known it would be

determined not to waste the soup, enriched with an expensive herbal remedy. Accustomed to cut costs after years

Hadley’s eyes and her vulnerable stance, feeling as if a part of his heart

very

still brimming in her eyes, nodded in confirmation. Clearly, the soup had been

“Follow me!”

guiding her towards the kitchen.

refrigerator door and motioned towards Hadley. “Open

hand clamped over

was the reason