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 me, I’m considering what’s best for you.”

“Nyla…”

idea seemed utterly preposterous.

“You feel you’re not worthy of him, isn’t that so, Hadley?” “That really was the truth!” Hadley thought, yet she kept that thought to

Nyla appeared

you are a Flynn. Who could possibly

Nyla’s eyes as her voice trembled. “We’ve failed you in some ways. I yearn to see you married well, so I might find some

“Nyla…”

Hadley replied, “I don’t need…”

you think you don’t need it?”

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 right man

herself rooted to the

was at a loss for

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

said, getting up from her chair.

assist you

Hadley rose and offered her arm to

a tray with a bowl of soup

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

“Hadley, I’ll manage on my own. You should stay and enjoy your soup.”

“Okay, then.”

“Good girl.”

a smile, Nyla turned and ascended the stairs.

placed the tray on the table, avoiding eye contact

“Sure.”

of their kiss from the previous evening,

grabbed the soup bowl and took a hearty

Suddenly, Hadley gasped.

“What’s wrong?”

reacted quickly, rising and rushing

mouth and tears in her

soup burn

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

had already ingested it.

scorched her throat and chest, causing her to wince in

you ingest something so

could she have known it would be

she had been determined not to waste the soup, enriched with an expensive herbal remedy. Accustomed to cut costs after years of hardship, Hadley always conserved what little she

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

it very

had been left on a simmer

“Follow me!”

guiding her towards the

refrigerator door and

Hadley kept her hand clamped over her mouth.

was the reason for this?