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!

this up?” Nyla’s expression turned grave. “I take your future very seriously. Believe me,

“Nyla…”

failed Hadley; the idea

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

Nyla appeared unfazed.

that matter. Remember, you are a Flynn.

her voice trembled. “We’ve failed you in some ways. I yearn to see you married well, so

“Nyla…”

“I

you think you

your own, and it didn’t end well. I blame myself for not

herself rooted

was at a loss for words.

then let her

wanted to ease your mind,” Nyla said, getting up from her chair. “The night has grown late. I’m off to my room.”

to assist

and offered her arm

entered, a tray with a bowl

you so long just to fetch

look. “Hadley, I’ll manage on my

“Okay, then.”

“Good girl.”

a smile, Nyla turned and

on the table, avoiding eye contact

“Sure.”

Hadley was consumed by thoughts of their kiss from the previous evening,

soup bowl and took

Suddenly, Hadley gasped.

“What’s wrong?”

quickly, rising and

in her eyes, Hadley’s

soup burn your tongue?”

his hands. “Don’t just stand there. Spit it out!”

already ingested it.

chest, causing

stern. “Why would you ingest something so blisteringly hot?” Hadley

could she have known it

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

forming in Hadley’s eyes and her vulnerable stance, feeling as if a part

it very painful?”

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

“Follow me!”

guiding her towards

the refrigerator door and motioned towards Hadley.

Hadley kept her hand clamped over her mouth.

the reason