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

Chapter 140

Chapter 140 Candy And Smile

“Ah, you’re home sooner than usual–perfect timing.”

Nyla gestured towards Eric. “No need to change or anything, keep your keys handy. You’re giving Hadley a ride

soon.”

Eric caught a glimpse of Hadley’s departing figure and acknowledged. “Got it. I’ll bring the car around.”

“Please do.”

On his way out, Eric bumped into Linda at the entrance.

“Hey, Eric.” Linda nodded at him with a smile. “Back so soon?”

She scrutinized him briefly. “Heading out again already?”

“Yes,” Eric answered. “I’m about to drive Hadley home…”

He was interrupted mid–sentence as Linda’s face suddenly turned serious, her smile stiffening.

She had a clear view through the open–plan windows into the living room.

Just then, Hadley emerged from the bathroom.

“I’m heading out now, Nyla, Ernest. Take care,” Hadley said.

“Hold on, Eric’s fetching the car.”

“What?” Hadley paused, seemingly resigned to the ride with him.

“Had…ley.”

“Hmm? Did you call me?” Hadley turned, her expression brightening as she faced Ernest.

“Yes.” Ernest confirmed, his smile lighting up his features.

“Oh, that’s fantastic!”

L

With her hand covering her mouth, Hadley’s voice vibrated with excitement. “Nyla, did you catch His pronunciation is so clear now!”

Nyla, equally elated, responded, “Indeed, it’s the clearest name he’s managed yet!”

“Is that so?” Hadley beamed with joy. “That’s such an honor for me.”

Ernest repeated her name, gently, “Had… ley… Hadley…”

”

He continued, saying her name a few more times, each one clearer than the last.

13:48

NO STEL

Chapter 140 Candy And Smile

Playfully, Hadley teased him, “Ernest, you’re not supposed to

reason.”

extended her hand. “So, what’s my

“Y… yes.”

into, his pocket,

over to her.

with you?” Grinning, Hadley waved the candies. “Toffee! You remembered

these, Ernest?”

with a nod

and popped it into her mouth “Mmm, it’s really sweet… and so

was smile back

to hear their conversation, but a cold feeling

away absentmindedly, his fingers tightening around his car

to fetch

“Wait a moment!”

suddenly reached out and gripped Eric’s

his brow. “What’s

voice trembled, her

was the person Ernest cherished had

possibly

as her

visited today for Nyla’s doctor appointment, but what

continued to appear in this house, how could Ernest

shared a smile. What might happen the next time?

if he recovered completely?

Eric was concerned, noticing Linda’s prolonged silence and distressed look. “Linda, are you

“I…”

lower lip, her nerves taut, before finally asking. “Eric, can you do something

you need?” Eric

<

Candy And

could you consider

was taken aback. “What? Why would you suggest that? Are you aware

family?”

whether Linda knew about Denver’s family’s disapproval of their relationship, Eric wondered why she would propose

was unlikely Linda felt sympathy for Hadley, thinking she was alone and

care of

never

“You…”

about to delve deeper, but he noticed a sudden shift in Linda’s

been simple: if Hadley had other potential partners, perhaps Ernest would

her so much.

hadn’t anticipated any complications with

it?” Linda’s voice cracked slightly. “Does that

sure,” Eric said with a pause. “It might happen soon,

“Impossible!”

surged through Linda, her heart tightening with alarm. In a reflex of

This is

from behind, heading straight towards the door

please, take a breath.” Eric’s brow furrowed with concern. “What’s making you

“Eric!”

“For Ernest’s sake, and for

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255