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.”

accepting the candy without enthusiasm

as he addressed Colden. “Are you certain Joy’s

“Yes, she’s fine.”

giving Eric a curious once–over. What was this

just anyone ordinary–his authoritative presence

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

“Understood.”

nodded, understanding, though his expression remained troubled.

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

trembled softly. “You don’t like me

must be getting tired for holding her so

how children acted?

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

I’ve got

Eric kept her in his arms, gently soothing

ever not like you? I just thought you

he whispered comforting words, Eric slowly paced around

favorite

toward Melba, Eric silently asked if he was handling

nodded reassuringly.

could sense Joy relaxing gradually in his embrace,

“Hey.”

nestled in his arms,

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

said shyly.

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“I completely

across his face, his regret unmistakable.

times, yet it hadn’t crossed his mind

just a

me. Bring some strawberry

-quickly.”

the call ended, he turned back toward Joy with a reassuring

milk will be here before you know it.”

“Really?”

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

close. “I like you

Hadley stood near the doorway, watching the tender moment

stepped out for a moment, and there was Eric already by Joy’s side?

tears from her eyes, Hadley discreetly moved

the strawberry milk that Joy

“Mr. Flynn…”

he approached with the bag, Phillips was puzzled–what was Eric doing here with such a young girl?

but notice her beauty; she was perhaps the most charming child he had ever

“Okay.”

a quick nod.

“Sure thing.”

from the bag and put the straw in place before passing it to Eric.

the pack to Joy’s mouth. “Here’s your favorite strawberry milk, Joy.”

Joy stayed cuddled up, simply opening her mouth to drink

and she seemed to perk up a bit.

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

taken aback.

act of drinking milk

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

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