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

doubts to herself, Hadley simply smiled in agreement. “I’m sure today will be special. It’s been

Restaurant with the Flynn family

long years had passed in a

“Really?”

glanced sharply at Eric. “Are you telling me you’ve never brought her here since she was back

“Well… I…”

Eric stumbled

in his defense. He’d always wanted to invite

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

if his promise had

the door to their private room, carefully bringing

your

on the table, the waiter quickly exited,

hand and began spinning the

out to steady him. “Ernest, what is it?

“That’s not it…”

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

“Eat more, Hadley.”

every dish before her now was something she

Ernest still recall what she enjoyed

filled her chest. “Thank you,

his hand with

his sleeves and carefully picked up

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

always been her

Eric,” Hadley said, stopping him. “There’s already

said, but then began to shell shrimp and place

of these without worrying

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

Eric responded with ease. “Start eating. I’ll finish

shot her a

the scene, a sense of unease

completely forgotten about her existence?

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

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

That hair tie looked suspiciously like the

it made sense.

tie originally Hadley’s? Or perhaps Eric had purchased it

This was intriguing.

Hadley excused herself to

stall shortly after, she saw Linda standing at

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

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