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!

grave. “I take your future very seriously. Believe me,

“Nyla…”

idea seemed utterly preposterous.

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

appeared unfazed.

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

some ways. I yearn to

“Nyla…”

“I

you don’t

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 we find the

herself rooted to the

was at a loss for words.

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

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

assist

and offered her arm to

Eric entered, a tray with

you so long just to

Eric a sharp look. “Hadley, I’ll manage

“Okay, then.”

“Good girl.”

smile, Nyla turned

the tray on the table, avoiding eye contact with Hadley.

“Sure.”

consumed by thoughts of their kiss from the previous evening, replaying it repeatedly in her mind.

restless, Hadley grabbed the soup bowl and took a hearty

Suddenly, Hadley gasped.

“What’s wrong?”

rising and

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

soup burn your

Eric cradled Hadley’s face in his hands. “Don’t just stand

Hadley had already

and chest, causing her to wince in agony.

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

known

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

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

it very

Clearly, the soup had been left on a simmer for too

“Follow me!”

Hadley’s hand, guiding

swung open the refrigerator door and motioned towards

kept her hand clamped over her

reason for this?