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.

should he. These memories were supposed to be etched into his

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

voice burst through the screen, her

“Joy.”

screen made Hadley’s heart soften completely. She often reflected on how blessed she was to have Joy in her life. Without her, the years of hardship and suffering might have made Hadley grow cold and distant. But Joy

any lingering bitterness or irritation. Truly, children were miracles—little blessings in their

I’ve been brave with my shots

her face breaking into a gentle smile.

anyone, especially a child. Luckily, Joy’s

would be healthy—no more daily medications, no more frequent

brave, you deserve something

“It can even

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