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.

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teased him, “Ernest, you’re not supposed to say

reason.”

her hand. “So, what’s

“Y… yes.”

delved into, his pocket, fetrieving two toffees which be

over to her.

really have some with you?” Grinning, Hadley waved the candies.

these, Ernest?”

nod and a cheerful

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

did was smile

silently, unable to hear their conversation,

away absentmindedly, his fingers tightening around his car keys.

fetch the

“Wait a moment!”

reached out and gripped

furrowed his brow.

voice trembled, her emotions in

was the person Ernest cherished

possibly do

Hadley’s late grandmother that she’d treat Hadley as her own granddaughter, so Hadley was

today for Nyla’s doctor appointment, but what

Hadley continued to appear in this

had handed her candy and shared a smile.

he

concerned, noticing Linda’s prolonged

“I…”

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

do you need?” Eric

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“Could you… could you consider reconciling with Hadley?”

taken aback. “What? Why would you suggest that?

family?”

about Denver’s family’s disapproval of their relationship, Eric wondered why she would propose such a thing.

sympathy for Hadley, thinking she was alone and needed someone–Eric, for

take care of her.

had never been that close.

“You…”

was about to delve deeper, but he noticed a sudden shift in Linda’s demeanor to one of outright

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

her so much.

any complications

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

said with a pause.

“Impossible!”

heart tightening with alarm. In a reflex of

This is your

then, unbeknownst to them, Hadley began to approach from behind, heading straight towards the door where

furrowed with concern. “What’s making

“Eric!”

up in Linda’s eyes as she pleaded, “For Ernest’s sake, and for mine, could you reconsider being with

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