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

Chapter 162 Never Seen Him This Happy

Eric felt a wave of uncertainty wash over him, craving some kind of assurance.

Seizing the moment, he gripped Hadley’s hand and lifted it toward Nyla. “Grandma, Hadley and I… we’re together now.”

He glanced at Hadley, adding, “Hadley, Grandma might have a hard time believing me. Why don’t you tell her?”

“Hadley?”

Nyla’s skeptical gaze never wavered, her eyes fixed on Hadley.

Under the weight of both their stares, Hadley took a steadying breath, a faint smile tugging at her lips. “Yes, we’re together.”

“Ah!”

Nyla gasped, her hands flying to her mouth in pure excitement. “Seriously? Is this for real?”

“Grandma, I’m serious–it’s true!” Eric raised an eyebrow, pride clear in his expression. “Hadley said it herself. Still don’t believe it?”

“I believe it!”

Nyla nodded eagerly, her joy spilling over. “I’m just so happy! Oh my goodness, this is amazing!”

Though she still couldn’t quite figure out what had happened between Hadley and Denver, Nyla’s heart instinctively leaned toward her own grandson.

How could she not? The way Eric’s grin stretched from ear to ear–it had to be a good sign!

Nyla clapped her hands in delight, linking arms with Hadley. “I really want to pop open a bottle of champagne to celebrate now!”

The three of them made their way down the stairs, laughter and conversation flowing easily.

Eric quickened his steps. “I’ll have Kira whip up some soup–Hadley’s feeling a little dizzy from the hangover.”

“Oh.”

Nyla paused for a moment, her expression softening before she burst into laughter.

You’ve changed, huh? Finally starting to care about others? Haha…”

It was clear now–her grandson was serious this time.

Looking at him now, it was hard to believe how much Eric had changed. Gone was the reluctance of years ago;

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he was genuinely thoughtful when it came

Linda wheeled Ernest inside, their entrance met with the sounds

within.

fell on Hadley, and she couldn’t help but comment, “Hadley’s

head, giving Hadley’s hand a gentle pat. “Actually, you arrived just in time. I’ve got some good news

good

it–Eric and Hadley are together!” Nyla’s smile stretched wider, her happiness unmistakable.

had just walked out

for confirmation, while Ernest, too, watched with a

under their stares. “Why is everyone

and a nod. “Yes, it’s true.

brat,” Nyla said as she pointed a finger at him, “since you were the one who made the first move this time, you’d better

don’t worry,” Eric promised earnestly, his eyes never leaving

older brother, heard him. If Eric slips up,

“Mm…”

in his wheelchair, managed a forced

lingered on Hadley, a quiet depth in his

caught the look and

But what would that

been his

way, she still was.

he had to bury them. It was the only

get much rest at the hospital last night. I brought him back early this

nodding with understanding and stepping aside. “You two go on ahead and get

some rest.”

“Okay”

wheeled Ernest

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bed, giving his hand a soft

stood to leave, Ernest reached out, gripping her

“Ernest?”

in his gaze. Though he could manage short sentences now, words seemed beyond his

read the uncertainty in his eyes.

were a lost cause now…

voice soft. “Ernest, let’s leave the past behind, okay? From

her for a long moment before

out of obligation? Was letting go of Hadley truly so difficult

went downstairs again, Eric was just about to head to

out.

called out.

his expression unexpectedly

aback. Eric seemed genuinely happy. She’d known him the longest in this family, but she’d never

being with her the source of this newfound joy?