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?

presumption not a bit

sure today will be special. It’s been

Winterley Restaurant with the Flynn family were a

years had passed in

“Really?”

an accusing look, Nyla glanced sharply at Eric. “Are you telling me

“Well… I…”

stumbled over his

invite Hadley, but her agreement was

If she ever craves something in the future, I’ll make sure she gets

acting as if his promise had

a waiter pushed open the door to their private room, carefully bringing in the

enjoy your

on the table, the waiter quickly exited, leaving them

hand and

what is it? Just tell me what you want. I’ll pass

“That’s not it…”

shake of his head, Ernest continued moving the table until he some of certain dishes were now in front of

“Eat more, Hadley.”

dish before her now was something she loved.

recall what

warmth filled her chest. “Thank you,

Ernest responded softly, withdrawing his hand

be outdone, Eric quietly rolled up his sleeves and carefully picked up some food for her, adding a generous helping of

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softly, “Do you want more? I can have them prepare extra corn if

been

Hadley said, stopping him. “There’s already more food than we can finish.”

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

plenty of

eagerly added, Hadley felt slightly overwhelmed. “You should stop. There’s no way

Eric responded with ease. “Start

shot her a

the scene, a sense of unease growing within her.

completely forgotten about her existence?

slipped forward. Eric instinctively reached

it,” Hadley said, pulling a hair tie from her purse and

hair tie looked

now it made sense.

tie originally Hadley’s? Or perhaps Eric

This was intriguing.

Hadley excused herself to the

stall shortly after, she saw Linda standing at the sink, carefully reapplying her

and quietly walked to the sink, getting ready to wash her

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