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

“Nyla…”

failed Hadley; the idea

that so, Hadley?” “That really was the truth!” Hadley thought, yet she

appeared

all that matter. Remember, you are a Flynn. Who

ways. I yearn to see you married well, so I might find

“Nyla…”

“I

do you think you don’t need

her off, Nyla continued, “Eric told me about your last attempt to manage on your own, and it didn’t end well. I blame myself for not intervening. This time, I’m going to make sure

found herself rooted

a loss for words.

happening with Denver, then let her think so. Hadley, however, was convinced they could

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

me to assist you upstairs.”

rose and offered her arm to

a tray with a

took you so long just to fetch a bowl of soup?”

Hadley’s arm and shot Eric a sharp look. “Hadley, I’ll

“Okay, then.”

“Good girl.”

Nyla turned and ascended the

the table, avoiding eye contact with Hadley. “Go

“Sure.”

kiss from the previous evening, replaying it repeatedly in

the soup bowl and took

Suddenly, Hadley gasped.

“What’s wrong?”

quickly, rising and rushing to her side.

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

the soup burn your

in his hands. “Don’t just stand there. Spit it

Hadley had already ingested

scorched her throat and chest, causing her to wince in agony.

“Why would you ingest

she have known it

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

as he noticed the tears forming in Hadley’s eyes and her vulnerable stance, feeling as if a part of his heart

very

eyes, nodded in confirmation. Clearly, the soup had been left on a simmer for too

“Follow me!”

guiding her

open the refrigerator door and motioned

Hadley kept her hand clamped over her

was the reason