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

Chapter 149

Chapter 149 Get Hadley

Out

“Mommy!”

In the hospital room, a sparkle lit up Joy’s eyes,

She gripped the freshly unwrapped gift–a rare edition plush toy–with delight.

“Thank you, Mommy! I absolutely adore it!”

“Are you happy?” Hadley stroked her daughter’s hair with affection.

“Yes! I am!”

Joy’s expression radiated pure joy, and Hadley’s heart swelled with happiness. She managed to keep her tears at bay, choosing instead to beam back at her daughter.

“If Joy is happy, Mommy is happy too.”

Colleen approached with a glass of water. “Take a drink. You must come straight from the airport, right?”

Aware of Hadley’s arrival, she had hurried over from her department.

Colleen, an intern doctor at this hospital and a PhD candidate at the University of Blathe’s medical school, took

special care of Joy.

This allowed Hadley to travel back to Srixby without concern in the first place.

“Colleen, your help during this time has been immense.”

Hadley expressed her gratitude, even though she felt mere words were never enough.

“Mm,” Colleen responded with a raised eyebrow and a reassuring smile. “I’ll accept your thanks, but don’t let it

burden you.”

“Alright.”

Hadley chuckled softly.

That was typical of Colleen; she had a way of helping others without ever making them feel beholden.

“Hadley.”

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Taking Hadley’s hand, Colleen looked over at Joy, who was absorbed in her play, and spoke in a hushe “Mathias isn’t around today, so I thought I should tell you–the surgery is set for the next few days. He’ll confirm the details with you shortly.”

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Chapter 145 Get Hadley Out

Surprised, Hadley quickly covered her mouth, tears springing to her eyes

“You’re relieved, right?”

isn’t life–threatening, but the surgery could vastly improve

welled up, she was overwhelmed with emotion and managed

in response,

side until the little girl drifted off to sleep,

day before the performance, Eric was released from the hospital.

want me to book your flight for tonight or tomorrow?”

we fly?” Eric paused, his

looked puzzled. “Aren’t we heading back to

his eyes momentarily, showing a hint of annoyance. “Apologies, I forgot

asked, “But why the

my visit to

little leisure time?”

taken aback.

their routine packed with business trips? This was another

never expressed a desire for leisure before.

let’s catch a performance.”

A performance?

visibly puzzled. “What are we

modern dance show.”

in his

have guessed!

They were headed to the theater owned by Red Choreography- the same troupe that had

Hadley had managed to reverse her fortunes.

and they made their way into

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start of the performance neared, the

loud noise echoed from backstage.

“Ah!”

“What was that?”

panic, causing

the VIP section, Eric shot to his feet, having heard

Phillips looked concerned. “That sounded like

Indeed it was!

Eric’s face. The noise had originated

hesitation, he dashed forward.

“Mr. Flynn!”

right on his heels.

was in turmoil, with

calm, everyone, please

maintain order as pandemonium reigned supreme

was underway, panic consuming the

Eric fought his way against the tide of fleeing

caught his arm. “What

responded tersely, his eyes determined. “Hadley’s

attempted to move

Phillips held him back urgently. “It’s too dangerous! You can’t just charge in

like this was uncommon but not

an eyebrow, his resolve unwavering.

grip. “That’s precisely why

“Mr. Flynn…”

“Stay outside

“Mr. Flynn!”

tried to argue but Eric had already dashed ahead,

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