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

Chapter 234 Making Him So Worried

Melba stood silently, conflicted for several moments before finally choosing to speak.

Her voice cracked slightly as she admitted quietly, “It’s aplastic anemia.”

Aplastic anemia!

Stunned silence gripped Eric instantly.

He had prepared himself for difficult news, yet the reality of Joy’s illness struck him deeper than expected.

As he held Joy gently against him, Eric struggled to control his breathing.

She was still a child–how could she face something so severe?

Instinctively, Eric looked down at the girl in his embrace, fearing even the slightest pressure could harm her.

Brows deeply knitted, Eric asked Melba urgently, “What’s the reason for today’s visit?”

Melba dabbed her moist eyes, exhaling slowly. “We came today to get her admitted for her regular examinations. She’s spent all morning enduring one test after another–it’s exhausting for her tiny body.”

That explained why Joy appeared so weak, Eric realized with concern.

He gently shifted Joy’s weight in his arms and softly asked, “Joy, can you tell me what’s hurting you right now?”

Thinking carefully, Joy finally shook her head. “Joy doesn’t know.”

She bit her lip, tears spilling quietly down her cheeks. “But I feel really, really sick inside.”

“Shh, it’s okay.” Eric immediately stopped questioning. “I know, sweetheart. I’m right here with you; don’t cry.”

“Okay!”

Joy sniffled, pressing her tiny face closer into Eric’s chest.

Unsettled by her frail condition, Eric glanced worriedly toward Melba. “Where’s her room?”

“Please come with me.”

Once they reached the room, Eric’s tension only increased. “Get a doctor in here quickly!”

With Joy clearly distressed, Eric knew he wouldn’t relax until a medical professional had checked on her.

“I’ll get someone right now.”

She left the room hurriedly.

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Chapter 234 Making Him So Worried

Colden had been busy all morning himself but immediately rushed in when informed about Joy’s condition.

Patting Joy’s head softly, he praised her. “You were very brave today, weren’t you?”

He then reached into his pocket and handed her the promised candy. “This is for you–like I said.”

weakly, accepting the candy

visibly on Eric’s face as he addressed Colden. “Are you certain Joy’s okay?”

“Yes, she’s fine.”

once–over. What

he wasn’t just anyone ordinary–his authoritative

Eric’s obvious worry, Colden explained gently, “These tests can be tough

“Understood.”

though his expression

his arms, attempting to lay her down on her bed for her to rest properly.

voice trembled softly. “You don’t like me

her so long. Maybe I should take her instead? Kids

that how children acted?

lying down. Now that he knew, he couldn’t bring himself

got her.”

kept her in

you? I just thought

Eric slowly paced around the

my favorite little girl.”

toward Melba, Eric silently asked if he was handling

Melba nodded reassuringly.

answer, Eric could sense Joy relaxing gradually in his

“Hey.”

nestled in his arms, speaking through her sniffles.

his head, listening intently. “What’s

said shyly. “I

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“I completely forgot to bring

flickered across his face,

multiple times, yet it hadn’t crossed his mind to buy her

just a second.”

carefully, Eric quickly dialed a number. “It’s me. Bring some

-quickly.”

turned back toward Joy with a reassuring smile.

Your favorite strawberry milk will be here

“Really?”

up with eyes shimmering, and then threw her little arms around Eric’s neck tightly. “You’re the best! I

“I like you too, Joy–more than you can imagine.”

Hadley stood near the doorway, watching the tender moment

was Eric already by Joy’s side? The connection between him and his daughter felt almost uncanny.

from her eyes, Hadley discreetly moved

the strawberry milk that Joy had

“Mr. Flynn…”

the bag, Phillips was puzzled–what was Eric doing here with such a

she was perhaps the most charming child he

“Okay.”

quick nod.

“Sure thing.”

put the straw in place before passing it to

then held the pack to Joy’s mouth. “Here’s your

up, simply opening her mouth to drink from the straw.

cheeks puffed out, and she seemed to perk

with a gentle expression. “Joy really knows how to enjoy her milk.”

was taken aback.

a simple act of drinking

a contact number. “If Joy feels sick or misses me, please call this

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