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.

worry, keeping a

a mother’s fear could easily make a

her mother’s arms, her eyes glistening with tears. “I feel sick.”

Hadley softly caressed her daughter’s moist cheek. “Hang in there, love. The doctor

Joy’s sniffles were muffled as she clung tighter to her

doctor check you, okay,

thorough check–up, diagnosed Joy with acute gastroenteritis. Considering Joy’s other health concerns, they opted

process underway, Hadley

regular physician, he was deeply

evening, yet he arrived promptly after receiving

the initial diagnosis. “She has acute gastroenteritis.

relief washed over Hadley,

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

for now. Continue with her usual treatments and check–ups. Don’t hesitate to call

“Thanks so much.”

Hadley settled in beside Joy.

still teary–eyed and voice raspy, looked up at her mother. “Mommy, are you going to leave?”

she added softly, “Mommy, it’s okay. I can stay

clenched at those words, and a wave of sorrow welled

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

Hope lit up Joy’s

concern. “But Mommy, won’t you have

of?”

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Hadley reassured her in a gentle

“Hehe. Alright!”

lifted, and she nestled comfortably against her mother.

the meantime, Eric was persistently trying to

six, just as they had planned, only to find her phone

could have

creased in confusion.

moment, he noticed

out, stopping her in her

she

She already left?

“Do you know where she might have gone?”

didn’t mention anything.” Elissa responded,

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

Hadley had left already? But

phone

had come up, surely she

his watch, his expression gloomy… Did she perhaps forget about their

expression, Eric tried calling Hadley’s number once more.

expected, he got

Is everything okay? Do you need me

no reply

Eric remained in his car, checking his phone repeatedly for any sign of a