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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Chapter 227 Genuine Affection And Care

implications.

she realized.

been destiny that brought them together?

daughter’s hair, Hadley inquired softly, “Joy, do you like

response came quickly, her head bobbing

you

kind to me.”

overhearing the conversation. She laughed heartily. “You’re still so young, Joy.

stood her ground. “And–he’s very handsome

bursting into another fit of laughter. “Oh dear, you’re quite the charmer! Is it just

widened, a mix of earnestness and anxiety shining through. “Mommy! It’s true–he’s a good

Joy cuddled closer to Hadley.

yes, of course, your mommy is the

up with a contented sigh, and then cheerfully returned

night, Hadley didn’t leave Joy’s

the nightstand, and then wandered to the plush toy nestled

cabinet.

exhale, Hadley

to Eric when he purchased these gifts, he had

an unseen thread of blood ties drawing them together? They had formed a bond despite

shut her eyes, replaying the scene of Eric with Joy in the park–his

care.

love couldn’t be disguised.

that Joy could one day

have craved the

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

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Hadley responded, her expression one of delighted surprise. “You kept that quiet! Why didn’t you

mention it earlier?”

with a sheepish grin, “I guess I was just worried I might jinx

a playful grin. “It seems Linda is quite taken with

reservations about Linda, Hadley couldn’t

her wedding, a high–profile event

nearly a guarantee of skyrocketing

smile was broad and filled with

pushing forward, excel at it!”

“I will!”

to purchase some supplies for her costume–making. Since the dance troupe was basically on a break and Hadley had some time to spare, she decided to join her

Hadley picked up some

Naturally, the smaller one was for

her quiet thank–you for his tenderness towards Joy.

two separate batches–one set aside for Joy at her apartment, the

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