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

Chapter 220 What Could Be More Important Than Ou…

A date?

Hadley was surprised by the seriousness in his voice. “Is there a reason for this?”

Eric’s smile held a hint of secrecy as he evaded her question. “You’ll see.”

All this secrecy?

Hadley thought for a moment, and then dismissed her own birthday, which had already passed, and his, which was still ahead. After carrying feelings for him for so many years, she remembered his birthday clearly.

Could it be an anniversary?

Yet, what anniversary could there possibly be for them, given they were now separated?

Baffled, she resolved to find out directly from him when the occasion arose.

On Saturday morning.

After dropping Hadley at the dance studio, Eric reminded her, “Remember our date tonight. I’ll be there to pick you up.”

“Got it,” Hadley responded, fighting the impulse to roll her eyes. How often would he repeat himself?

Yet, with each reminder, her curiosity deepened. What was so critical about this day?

Later that afternoon.

As Hadley was getting dressed, her phone buzzed.

It was Melba, sounding panicked. “Hadley! Are you free to leave right now? It’s urgent–Joy is really sick!”

What?

A wave of concern washed over Hadley. “What’s happened to Joy? Where are you now?”

“She’s been suffering from vomiting and diarrhea…”

Tears clouded Hadley’s eyes momentarily. “I’m calling an ambulance. We’ll meet at the hospital, okay?” “Alright!”

After hanging up, Hadley quickly finished changing and dashed to the hospital.

Arriving directly from the dance studio, she reached the emergency center before the ambulance, anxiously

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awaiting its arrival.

As the ambulance pulled up, Melba emerged, cradling Joy in her embrace.

“Joy!”

Hadley approached quickly and gently received Joy from Melba.

keeping a calm demeanor for Joy’s sake.

often reflect their parents‘ emotions, and a mother’s fear could easily make a

her mother’s arms, her eyes

her daughter’s moist cheek. “Hang in there, love.

sniffles were muffled as she clung

doctor check

Joy with acute gastroenteritis. Considering Joy’s other health concerns, they opted to keep her in the hospital for close monitoring.

underway, Hadley reached out

regular physician, he was deeply familiar with her medical

that evening, yet he arrived

on Joy, he confirmed the initial diagnosis. “She has acute gastroenteritis. With her delicate condition, staying in the hospital is the

Torres.” A wave of relief washed over Hadley, and she expressed her gratitude, “I’m sorry for the

responded, “Not a problem. You did the right thing. Always call me right away

now. Continue with her usual treatments and check–ups. Don’t hesitate to call if you need anything.”

“Thanks so much.”

Colden goodbye, Hadley settled in

and voice raspy, looked up at her mother. “Mommy, are you going to

softly, “Mommy, it’s okay.

those words, and a

tears, she embraced Joy tightly. “Mommy’s here to stay. I

Joy’s teary face. “Really, Mommy?”

“But Mommy, won’t you have other things to take

of?”

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at all.” Cradling her daughter closely, Hadley reassured her in a gentle tone, “There’s nothing more important than this

“Hehe. Alright!”

and she

trying to

reached the dance studio at six, just as they had planned, only

could have

creased in

he noticed Elissa exiting the building.

in her tracks.

appeared taken aback. “Oh, she left

She already left?

fell over Eric’s face. “Do you know where she

She didn’t mention anything.” Elissa responded, shaking her

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

Elissa left, Eric’s concern deepened. Hadley had left

phone seemed to be off.

come up, surely she would have informed

Did she perhaps forget about

expression, Eric tried calling Hadley’s number once

expected, he got

keep his cool, he texted her again. “Where are you? Is everything okay? Do you need me to

no reply came.

his phone repeatedly for any sign of a