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

reason.”

“So, what’s my candy?”

“Y… yes.”

astonishment, actually nodded and delved into, his pocket, fetrieving

to

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

these, Ernest?”

responded with a nod and a

wonderful!” Exclaiming with delight, Hadley unwrapped one and popped it into her mouth “Mmm, it’s really sweet… and so good, thank you,

Ernest did was smile back at her.

silently, unable to hear their

fingers tightening around his car keys. “I should go

to fetch

“Wait a moment!”

suddenly reached out and gripped Eric’s

brow. “What’s going

voice trembled, her emotions in

was the person Ernest cherished had left her uneasy.

she possibly

grandmother that she’d treat Hadley as her own granddaughter, so Hadley was inseparably linked

for Nyla’s doctor appointment, but what reason would she invent to return

continued to appear in this house, how could

today, he had handed her candy and shared a smile. What might happen

he

prolonged silence and distressed look.

“I…”

before finally asking. “Eric, can

need?” Eric responded, perplexed.

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you… could you consider reconciling

you suggest that? Are you aware of the opposition from

family?”

whether Linda knew about Denver’s family’s disapproval of their relationship, Eric wondered

felt sympathy for Hadley, thinking she

take care of

never been that close.

“You…”

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

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

her so much.

hadn’t anticipated any complications with

slightly. “Does

not sure,” Eric said with a pause.

“Impossible!”

heart tightening with alarm. In a reflex

see? This is

them, Hadley began to approach from behind, heading straight

brow furrowed with concern.

“Eric!”

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

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