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

Chapter 488:

Caught off guard, Eric stumbled over his words.

There wasn’t much he could say in his defense. He had always wanted to invite Hadley, but her agreement had been necessary. Besides, they had only just started dating again.

“Relax, Grandma. If she ever craves something in the future, I’ll make sure she gets it,” Eric finally reassured her, sneaking a hopeful look toward Hadley.

Yet Hadley sat quietly, acting as if his promise had gone unheard, her attention focused elsewhere.

At that moment, a waiter pushed open the door to their private room, carefully bringing in the freshly prepared dishes. “Please enjoy your dinner.”

After placing everything on the table, the waiter quickly exited, leaving them alone.

Without warning, Ernest lifted his hand and began spinning the lazy Susan.

Surprised, Linda quickly reached out to steady him. “Ernest, what is it? Just tell me what you want. I’ll pass it to you.”

“That’s not it…”

the table until several dishes were positioned in front of Hadley. Smiling warmly,

dish before her was something she

Ernest still remember what

her chest. “Thank

responded softly, withdrawing his hand with

rolled up his sleeves and carefully picked up some food

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more? I can have them prepare

been

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

Hadley’s plate. “It’s good protein. You can have plenty of these without worrying

felt slightly overwhelmed. “You should stop. There’s no way I’ll finish all

worry about it,” Eric responded with ease. “Start eating. I’ll finish whatever

scene, a

this family completely forgotten about

leaned forward to eat, strands of her hair slipped down. Eric instinctively reached out and carefully tucked them behind