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

Chapter 227

Chapter 227 Genuine

Affection And Care

Joy!

Hadley was shocked by Joy’s vehement response.

“What’s going on here?*

Melba, too, was stunned by the sudden flare–up between mother and daughter.

She approached Hadley quickly, attempting to ease the tension. It’s not ideal for Joy to accept gifts like that, but this shouldn’t cause a rift between you two over an outsider. She’s just a child; perhaps a gentle conversation would be better.”

“You’re right.”

Realizing her own overreaction, Hadley felt a wave of helplessness. She had inadvertently directed her anger towards Eric at Joy.

She paused at Joy’s door, took a deep breath to collect herself, and said softly, “Joy, Mommy’s coming in, okay?* Gently opening the door, she found Joy curled up under her blanket on the bed.

Approaching with a tender smile, Hadley said, “It’s Mommy. I came to say I’m sorry.”

Joy’s big eyes appeared from under the blanket, gazing up at her mother.

“I’m sorry, sweetheart.” Hadley’s voice was soft, her eyes slightly moist. “I overreacted. Can you forgive Mommy?”

“Mommy.” Joy spoke softly, her voice tinged with vulnerability as she nestled into Hadley’s embrace.

Between a mother and her daughter, resentment was fleeting,

“Mommy, please don’t be mad. It frightens me!”

I’m so sorry.” Hadley’s voice was laden with regret as she held her daughter closer. “I promise, it won’t happen again.”

Comfort enveloped them as they embraced, easing Hadley’s spirits.

After a moment, Hadley broached a sensitive subject gently, asking, “Joy, where did you first meet that nice

man?”

“In Blathe,” Joy responded, her head tilted up as she recounted the encounter.

She described how she had been bullied at a hospital in Blathe and Eric’s timely intervention.

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pondered the implications. Their

she realized.

have been destiny that brought them together?

her daughter’s hair, Hadley inquired softly, “Joy, do you like him?”

head bobbing eagerly. “I really

makes you

to me.”

in to check on them, overhearing the conversation. She laughed heartily. “You’re still so young, Joy. How can you understand

feeling slighted yet steadfast, stood her ground.

amusement, bursting into another fit of laughter. “Oh dear, you’re quite the

“Mommy! It’s true–he’s a good man!” “Okay, okay.” Hadley gave in with

huff, Joy cuddled closer to Hadley. “Mommy is the best.”

course, your mommy is

up with a contented sigh,

Hadley didn’t

resting on the nightstand, and then wandered to the plush toy nestled in

cabinet.

exhale, Hadley

purchased these gifts, he had chosen them for his

ties drawing them together? They had formed a bond despite not knowing they

with Joy

care.

and love couldn’t be disguised.

know that Joy could one day

the

approached Hadley with a radiant smile. “Hadley, Linda chose

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one of delighted

mention it earlier?”

sheepish grin, “I guess I

news.” Hadley offered a playful grin. “It seems Linda is quite taken

reservations about Linda, Hadley couldn’t

design for her wedding, a high–profile

was nearly a guarantee of

broad and filled with excitement. “I just got lucky!”

pushing forward, excel

“I will!”

Since the dance troupe was basically

outing, Hadley picked up some

to knit two sweaters, one small and one large. Naturally, the smaller one was for Joy. The larger one?

for

the yarn into two separate batches–one set aside for Joy at

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