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

Chapter 84 Rosebud Lips

“Nyla…”

Hadley’s face was blank, devoid of any emotion. She slowly shook her head. “I’m done with Eric.”

Nyla froze, a chill running through her.

She’d heard those words before.

The last time, Hadley had come to the sanatorium, saying the same thing–pleading for Nyla to support her decision to divorce.

Back then, Nyla had thought Hadley was holding back, burdened by things she couldn’t voice.

“Are you scared, Hadley?” Nyla asked softly. “Scared he’ll slip back into his old habits? That he’ll push you away again?”

She exhaled a soft, steady breath before adding, “It won’t happen. This time’s different. It’s not me asking for it–Eric’s the one making the choice. You know how he is. Once he’s set on something, nothing can sway him. If he promises something, you can count on him to follow through.”

Hadley believed that with every part of her.

When his brother had the accident, Eric had been there, unwavering by his hospital bed, swearing that from then on, Linda would be his responsibility.

And he had kept that vow, without fail.

But even so, Hadley couldn’t bring herself to agree. “That’s not my concern.”

“Then what is?”

Hadley managed a small, bitter smile. She’d already said this before, so all she could do was repeat herself again. “I just… I don’t love him anymore.”

Nyla was speechless, caught off guard for a moment.

If Hadley had only said it once or twice, Nyla might have written it off as pride or the fear of being hurt again.

But this time, there was no denying it.

Eric had made his position clear–he was retracting the divorce. If Hadley still cared for him, she’d have jumped at the chance to fix things, not shut him out completely.

“You…” Nyla hesitated, her words hanging in the air. “Hadley, are you really sure?”

“Yeah,” Hadley said, nodding firmly. “I’m sure.”

“How can you say that?” Nyla’s voice trembled with confusion. “You’ve loved him since you were fifteen.”

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Back then, all she ever talked about was Eric. The whole Flynn family knew how much she adored him.

head. “But

chest tightened, caught off

I’m not even sure I ever loved him, not the way

Nyla’s words stumbled out,

gaze distant. “You always talked about how you wanted me to be your granddaughter–in–law. I

face drained of color.

every trace of love

her lips together as if searching for the right words. “Divorce is the only option for me. It’s the only choice that makes sense.”

that moment, Nyla realized there was really

slumping in resignation. “I understand.*

Hadley’s hair behind her ear. “Don’t worry. I may have spoken for him today, but

caught off guard, her gaze fixed on Nyla in

laughed softly, playfully pinching Hadley’s cheek. “I meant it. I want you to have a good

her throat, her nose tingling with emotion. “Thank you,

girl. What’s there to thank me

go of her hand, exhaling quietly. “Why don’t you head to the

walked toward the

with resolve, and her voice dropped to a whisper.

Eric stepped into the room.

the plan–Nyla would speak to Hadley. But she’d only agreed to speak on his behalf once. After that, the rest was on

bad, the outcome was his to face.

glanced at her grandson. “Did you hear

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unreadable, betraying no hint of

heavy sigh. “Then it’s time to

fists, his gaze sharp and unyielding. “I can’t.”

agreed on

married Hadley against his own wishes

that turned out. Was it

expression, the mood

Nyla said, grabbing his hand with a pleading grip. “Please,

his eyes. “Grandma, why are you so worried? I won’t hurt her.”

hurt the

hear. I can never bear to see her get hurt,” Nyla said with a relieved breath. “Hadley’s a fine woman. The more I get to know her,

smallest of

was served, but while Eric came to the table,

Hadley asked,

chair and settled in, taking a slow sip of his coffee. “She wasn’t feeling well,

though a flicker of

just moments ago. Perhaps she was still feeling the effects of her recovery, or maybe she

across from Eric, unsure

“Um…”

she could speak, Eric reached across the

“What?”