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

by the revelation, Hadley pondered the implications.

she realized.

it have been destiny that brought them

Hadley inquired

Joy’s response came quickly, her head bobbing

makes you say

kind to

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

yet steadfast, stood her

contain her amusement, bursting into another fit of laughter. “Oh dear, you’re

eyes widened, a mix of earnestness and anxiety shining through. “Mommy! It’s true–he’s a good man!” “Okay, okay.” Hadley gave in with a helpless smile. “Mommy believes you, sweetheart.”

Melba?” With a victorious little huff, Joy cuddled closer

of course, your mommy

the mother–daughter pair make up with a contented sigh, and

Hadley didn’t leave

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

cabinet.

a deep exhale, Hadley sighed quietly

gifts, he had

this connection be an unseen thread of blood ties drawing them together? They had formed a bond despite not knowing they

Joy

care.

and love couldn’t

comforting to know that Joy could one day

must have craved the love of a father, right?

approached Hadley with a radiant smile. “Hadley, Linda

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her expression one of delighted surprise. “You kept that

mention it earlier?”

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

playful grin.

her reservations about Linda, Hadley couldn’t

wedding, a high–profile event with the influential

nearly a guarantee of

and filled with excitement. “I just

pushing forward, excel at

“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

picked up

small and one large. Naturally, the smaller one was for Joy. The larger one? It was intended for

was her quiet thank–you for

set aside for Joy

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