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

reason.”

“So, what’s my candy?”

“Y… yes.”

nodded and delved into, his pocket, fetrieving

over to her.

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

these, Ernest?”

nod and a cheerful grin.

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

Ernest did was smile back at her.

silently, unable to hear their conversation, but a cold feeling washed over her.

tightening around his car keys. “I should

to fetch the

“Wait a moment!”

out and gripped Eric’s arm.

brow. “What’s going

Linda’s voice trembled, her emotions

Hadley was the person Ernest cherished had left

possibly

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

appointment, but what reason would she invent to

in this house, how could Ernest possibly forget

he had handed her candy and shared a smile. What

he recovered completely?

Linda’s prolonged silence and distressed look.

“I…”

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

need?” Eric

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you… could you

taken aback. “What? Why would you suggest that? Are you aware of the opposition from

family?”

family’s disapproval of their

thinking she was alone and

care of

never

“You…”

a sudden shift in Linda’s demeanor to one of outright

simple: if Hadley had other potential

her so much.

anticipated any complications with Denver.

against it?” Linda’s voice cracked slightly. “Does that mean they’ve split

said with a pause. “It might

“Impossible!”

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

see? This is your

began to approach from behind, heading straight towards the door where they

brow furrowed with concern. “What’s making

“Eric!”

pleaded, “For Ernest’s sake, and for mine,

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