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

Hadley pondered the implications. Their connection had started much

she realized.

have been destiny that brought

Hadley inquired softly, “Joy, do

response came quickly, her head bobbing eagerly.

you say

kind to

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

Joy, feeling slighted yet steadfast, stood her ground. “And–he’s

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

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

cuddled

yes, of course, your mommy is the best.”

the mother–daughter pair make up with a contented sigh, and then cheerfully returned to her

didn’t leave

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

cabinet.

deep exhale, Hadley sighed quietly to herself.

these gifts, he had chosen them for his

an unseen thread of blood ties drawing them together? They had

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

care.

love couldn’t be

that Joy could one day be cherished

have craved the love of a

at the dance troupe, Elissa approached Hadley with a radiant smile. “Hadley, Linda chose my

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responded, her expression one of delighted surprise. “You kept that

mention it earlier?”

a sheepish grin, “I guess I was just

playful grin. “It seems Linda is quite taken with your design.

about Linda, Hadley couldn’t deny the significance of her approval.

Elissa, having Linda choose her design for her wedding, a high–profile event with the influential

Srixby, was nearly a guarantee

and filled with excitement. “I just got

pushing forward, excel

“I will!”

costume–making. Since the dance troupe was basically on a break and Hadley had some time to

Hadley picked

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

thank–you for his tenderness towards Joy.

aside for Joy at her

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