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

down, Hadley realized every dish

still remember what she enjoyed

warmth filled her

withdrawing his hand with a

to be outdone, Eric quietly rolled up his sleeves and carefully picked up some food for her,

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close, he murmured, “Do you want more? I can have them prepare

always been her

him. “There’s

began shelling shrimp and placing them onto Hadley’s plate. “It’s good

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

eating. I’ll finish whatever you don’t.” He shot her

Linda observed the scene, a

everyone in this family

eat, strands of her hair slipped down. Eric instinctively reached out and carefully tucked