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.”

Joy murmured weakly, accepting the candy without enthusiasm this time.

visibly on Eric’s face as he addressed Colden. “Are you certain

“Yes, she’s fine.”

giving Eric a curious once–over. What was

wasn’t just anyone ordinary–his authoritative presence alone proved

Colden explained gently, “These tests can be tough

“Understood.”

his

his arms, attempting to lay her down on her bed

trembled softly. “You

Melba suggested carefully, “Your arms must be getting tired for holding her so long. Maybe I should

that how children acted?

be feeling better lying down. Now that he knew, he couldn’t bring himself to

I’ve got

Eric kept her in his

you?

Eric slowly paced

favorite

silently asked

Melba nodded reassuringly.

Joy relaxing

“Hey.”

nestled in his arms, speaking

immediately tilted his head, listening intently. “What’s

shyly. “I want strawberry

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“I completely forgot to bring

across his face, his

crossed

on just

me.

-quickly.”

he turned back toward Joy with a

Joy. Your favorite strawberry milk will be

“Really?”

and then threw her little arms around Eric’s neck tightly. “You’re the best! I like you

softly, Eric hugged her close. “I like you too, Joy–more than you can

Hadley stood near the doorway, watching

a moment, and there was Eric already by Joy’s side? The

from her eyes, Hadley discreetly

Phillips showed up with the strawberry

“Mr. Flynn…”

bag, Phillips was puzzled–what was

beauty; she was perhaps the most charming child he

“Okay.”

a quick nod. “Please open

“Sure thing.”

put the straw in

pack to Joy’s mouth.

her mouth

and she seemed to perk up a bit.

with a gentle expression. “Joy really knows how to

taken

how even a simple act of drinking

Joy feels sick or misses me, please call this

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