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

face as he addressed Colden. “Are you certain

“Yes, she’s fine.”

giving Eric a curious once–over.

ordinary–his authoritative presence

Colden explained gently, “These tests can be tough on children, and Joy’s reaction is normal.

“Understood.”

understanding, though his expression remained troubled.

his arms, attempting to lay her down on her bed for her

trembled softly. “You

somewhat uncomfortable, Melba suggested carefully, “Your arms must be getting tired for holding her so long. Maybe I should take her instead? Kids tend to cling when they’re

how children

that he knew, he couldn’t bring himself to release the fragile girl in

I’ve got

head, Eric kept her in his arms, gently soothing

sorry. How could I ever not like you? I just

he whispered comforting words, Eric slowly paced around the quiet

favorite

uncertainly toward Melba, Eric silently asked if he was handling

nodded

Melba’s answer, Eric could sense Joy relaxing gradually in

“Hey.”

his arms, speaking through

head, listening intently.

said shyly. “I

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groaned, genuinely upset. “I completely forgot to bring

across his face, his

crossed his mind to buy her

on just a

me. Bring some strawberry milk

-quickly.”

he turned back toward Joy

favorite strawberry milk will be here before you know

“Really?”

shimmering, and then threw her little arms around Eric’s neck tightly.

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

watching the

moment, and there was Eric already by Joy’s side? The connection between him and his

her eyes, Hadley discreetly moved

Phillips showed up with the strawberry milk that Joy

“Mr. Flynn…”

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

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

“Okay.”

nod. “Please open one.”

“Sure thing.”

and put the straw in

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

cuddled up, simply opening her mouth to drink from the

out, and

a gentle expression. “Joy really knows how

was taken

act

leaving, Eric handed Melba a contact number. “If Joy feels sick or

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