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

Chapter 296:

Settling onto the sofa, Hadley’s eyes inadvertently fell on a brown paper bag resting on the coffee table. It looked strikingly similar to one she’d seen earlier with Linda. Could this be the same?

“Do you recognize the scent?” Eric, having completed his tasks, approached and gestured toward the bag. “Feel free to open it.”

With a slight frown, Hadley hesitated, making no move toward the bag.

Eric anticipated her reaction. “Worried I might be trying something? Don’t be. It’s a treat you’ll enjoy.”

When he opened the paper bag for her, the sweet, tangy scent of candied hawthorns wafted through the room.

Sure enough, it was the same treat Linda had shown earlier.

“Don’t just look,” Eric said, offering her the bag. “Have one. They used to be a favorite of yours.”

expression shifted as she tried to recall. Had she really enjoyed candied hawthorns in his

Eric continued, “You’ve always had a thing for sweet and sour treats, right? These are just

For her? Really?

over Hadley as she processed his words. Deep inside, she suspected these weren’t really for her. She had seen Linda with the very same treats just earlier. Without that encounter, maybe she would have believed Eric’s words that these were for her. After all, she knew Eric himself

those were for Linda. He really went out

with something as small as a snack, he made sure

you eating?” Eric asked after a while, noticing she hadn’t taken

placing it on the table. She felt a slight tremor

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right,” Eric said, smacking his forehead as if just recalling the reason. “That’s why

follow. “Let’s go; I

jacket and grabbed his car keys. “I’ll explain on the way. Also—” With a nod

“Alright.”

way to Eric’s car. He ignited

Eric said, his eyes meeting hers in the rearview mirror with a measured look.