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

Chapter 268:

Was this issue truly so significant that Eric felt the need to confront Linda directly?

Linda murmured softly, her voice laced with derision, “Why?”

Wasn’t it Eric who had initially wanted Hadley blacklisted? And now, he was holding Linda accountable simply for taking a phone call for him? It was absurd.

Had Eric completely erased their shared history from his mind? Had life been too easy for him, making him believe he was untouchable now?

Or was it possible that Eric only valued his brother in the hospital, selectively forgetting how much he owed to Linda as well?

“No, no…” Linda gently shook her head.

to be

was on a video call with Joy, thanks to Mathias, who had let Joy use

Joy’s cheerful voice burst through

“Joy.”

have Joy in her life. Without her, the years of hardship and suffering might have made Hadley grow cold and distant. But Joy had

at her daughter washed away any lingering bitterness or irritation. Truly, children were miracles—little blessings

listened to Uncle Mathias, and I’ve been brave with my shots and medicine, just like

Hadley responded, her face breaking into a gentle smile. “That makes my

for anyone, especially

it was done, she would be healthy—no more daily medications, no more frequent injections.

Joy’s bravery, Hadley said, “You’ve been so brave, you deserve something special. Mommy will buy you a gift. What would

“It can even

work, school, and parenting Joy meant there wasn’t much room in the budget for expensive toys,