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

Chapter 166

Chapter 166 She Wanted Them Both

Weekend had come.

Standing near the entrance to Mayfield Road, Hadley waited patiently for Eric to come pick her up.

Tonight marked a special occasion–the entire Flynn family planned to attend her show.

They had a dinner arranged at Winterley Restaurant before the show, which started at 8:20 PM.

Within five minutes, Eric pulled up beside her.

Stepping out of the car, he seemed nervous as he inquired, “I didn’t make you wait too long, did I?”

“Not at all,” Hadley replied, shaking her head lightly as she slid into the car seat. “Honestly, I had nothing better to do, so I arrived early. I know you’re trying to be thoughtful, but you didn’t need to trouble yourself picking me up–I could’ve managed on my own.”

They had discussed this earlier over the phone, but Eric had dismissed the suggestion outright.

Now, upon hearing her repeat it, irritation crept into his expression.

Eric paused, holding onto the car

firmly as his frown deepened slightly. “Hadley, picking you up isn’t an

inconvenience. It’s something I genuinely want to do. Can’t you see that?”

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Surely, as her boyfriend, offering her a ride his privilege and obligation, right?

Although Hadley sensed his irritation, she neither fully understood its source nor felt inclined to find out.

She offered a distracted nod, saying casually, “Yes, I get it.”

But did she really?

Eric doubted it but nonetheless shut the door after her and headed to Winterley Restaurant.

Inside the restaurant’s private dining area, Nyla and the rest of the Flynn family were already seated comfortably.

“Hadley, over here–sit next to me!”

Nyla beckoned eagerly, guiding Hadley to a seat next to her, with Linda on the other side. Ernest and Eric found spots slightly farther away.

“It feels wonderful to see you two finally together,” Nyla said warmly, visibly delighted at this turn of events. “We’re meant to be family, after all! Let’s celebrate this special night with delicious food.”

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Chapter 166 She Wanted Them Both

Family?

that presumption not a

“I’m sure today will be special. It’s been years since I last visited

Winterley Restaurant with the Flynn family were

years had passed in

“Really?”

“Are you telling me you’ve

“Well… I…”

stumbled over his words.

wasn’t much Eric could say in his defense. He’d always wanted to invite Hadley, but

Grandma. If she ever craves something in the future, I’ll make sure she gets it,” Eric finally

sat quietly, acting as if his promise had gone unheard,

the door to their private room, carefully bringing in the freshly prepared dishes.

enjoy your

on the table, the waiter quickly exited,

Ernest lifted his hand and began spinning the

him. “Ernest, what is it? Just

“That’s not it…”

the table until he some of certain dishes were now in front

“Eat more, Hadley.”

Hadley realized every dish before her now

Ernest still recall what she enjoyed

soft warmth filled her chest. “Thank you, Ernest.”

his hand with

his sleeves and carefully picked up some food for her,

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I can have them prepare extra corn

been her favorite staple.

plenty, Eric,” Hadley said, stopping him. “There’s already more food than

but then began to shell shrimp and place them into Hadley’s plate.

have plenty of these without worrying

food Nyla had eagerly added, Hadley felt slightly overwhelmed. “You should

with ease. “Start eating. I’ll

her a playful

observed the scene, a sense of unease growing within her.

completely forgotten about her

her hair slipped forward. Eric instinctively reached out, carefully tucking them behind

her purse and swiftly tying her hair into

That hair tie looked suspiciously like the one Eric had

now it

Or perhaps Eric had purchased it specifically for her?

This was intriguing.

with their meal, Hadley excused herself to the restroom.

standing

to the sink, getting ready to wash

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