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 to Hadley.

wheeled Ernest inside, their entrance met with the sounds

within.

so cheerful?” Linda’s eyes fell on Hadley, and she couldn’t help but comment, “Hadley’s here! No wonder you’re in such

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

the good

smile stretched wider, her happiness unmistakable. “Isn’t this great

Eric, who had just

Ernest, too, watched with

their stares. “Why is everyone

a smile and a nod. “Yes, it’s true. Didn’t I

one who made the first move this time, you’d better treat Hadley right! Or I’ll

earnestly, his eyes never

the older brother, heard him. If Eric slips

“Mm…”

a

on Hadley, a quiet depth in

and couldn’t

Ernest upset? But what would that change?

had once been his sister–in–law.

way, she

her ran, he had to bury

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

with understanding and stepping aside. “You two go

some rest.”

“Okay”

gently wheeled Ernest

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settled Ernest into his bed, giving his hand a soft pat. “Get some rest. I’ll check

stood to leave, Ernest reached out, gripping her

“Ernest?”

down at him, seeing the complexity in his gaze. Though he could manage short sentences now, words seemed beyond his reach

could read the uncertainty in his eyes.

were a

her voice soft. “Ernest, let’s leave the past behind, okay? From now on, let’s focus on living our

at her for a long moment before giving a

of obligation? Was letting go of Hadley truly so difficult for him?

went downstairs again, Eric was just about to head to the garage to fetch the car and take Hadley

out.

Linda called

his expression unexpectedly

She’d known him the longest

being with her the source