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

Chapter 114

Chapter 114 Why Should I

Put A Stranger Ahead Of…

Ernest’s expression flickered between surprise and concern.

He let out a quiet, indistinct sound and furrowed his brow at Denver, as if he eagerly wanted to say something

Denver felt a little out of place.

“Alright, alright.” Linda gave Ernest’s hand a reassuring pat. “You don’t have to worry. Nyla already gave Denver her approval, so there’s nothing to be concerned about.”

She turned to Denver with a warm smile. “Ernest sees Hadley as a younger sister. Now that she has a boyfriend, it’s only natural for him to be protective. He doesn’t mean anything by it.”

“Got it,” said Denver with a nod. “I understand.”

He met Ernest’s gaze. “You can rest easy. My feelings for Hadley are genuine, and I’ll make sure she’s happy.” Ernest seemed to relax a little, though a slight crease remained between his brows.

Once they stepped out of the hospital room, Linda walked them to the elevator.

“I need to stay with Ernest, so I won’t be able to further see you off. Thanks for stopping by.”

“It’s no big deal,” said Denver. “Go back inside. Hadley and I can manage.”

“Alright.”

**Linda walked back to Ernest’s room, and Hadley remained quiet.

“Hadley?” Denver waved a hand in front of her. “You look lost in thought. What’s going on?”

“Nothing…”

Snapping back to reality, Hadley gave a small shake of her head.

Something about Linda’s behavior felt off. Maybe there was more between her and Ernest than she let on.

But there was no point in overthinking it.

Ernest was now awake, and that was what mattered the most.

And the truth about the past would have to wait until he had fully recovered.

“Let’s go.”

“Yeah.”

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wheel and drove Hadley back to West

of traffic near a

at a red light, Hadley leaned against the window and took a bong breath “Sonsething

incredible.”

glanced at her, amused by the way her expression softened. “Yeah? What is

so he

“There.”

a corner down the street. “Smells like honey–roasted nuts. You can’t

check it out,” Denver said with a light laugh.

he drove on a bit before pulling over near the

his seatbelt. “What are

her a look.

stepped out

a moment before

Denver took his place at the back and motioned for Hadley

a little. We’ll

“Denver…”

chuckled. She had only made a passing remark about them.

past the crowd and spotted him easily. Counting on her fingers, she kept track. “Six people ahead… Now

drifted to Joy, who loved

every few days, it wasn’t enough. She just hoped the surgery would be scheduled soon so they could finally be together

she didn’t realize Denver had already reached the

the honey–roasted ones,” he said.

vendor grinned. “You’re in luck. This is the

“The very last?”

over Denver’s shoulder. The vendor gave her a nod and

together in a pleading gesture. “I’ve been craving these honey–roasted nuts all day. Could

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“Well…”

been for himself, he might have considered it. But this time, it wasn’t just about

his head with a polite smile.

“What?”

clearly not expecting a refusal. “Come

argue. He simply

huffed and crossed her arms. “Alright then!”

give you five bucks extra. That should change

“It’s not about the

stood a few steps away. “I’m really sorry. Maybe you’ll have better luck next

vendor said, handing over

it without hesitation and gave the frustrated

he added before turning

and held out the bag like a trophy. “There you go! The vendor said they’re the most

took

picked up a peanut and

it a

“Alright.”

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