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

Chapter 462:

Stepping out of the hospital room, Hadley drew in a deep breath to steady herself. She intended to check on Elissa next when her phone buzzed to life. It was Mathias calling.

Likely reaching out to confirm the date of Joy’s surgery, she mused.

Her tone brightened as she answered. “Dr. Williams?”

“Ms. Pearson,” came the reply. “Can you come to the hospital?”

“I’m already here at the hospital!” Hadley let out a soft laugh. “Just give me a second!”

After ending the call, she quickened her steps toward Joy’s ward.

From down the corridor, she caught sight of Mathias. “Dr. Williams!” she called out.

But the look on Mathias’ face stopped her short. It wasn’t one of reassurance. Slowing her stride, her smile dimmed. “Apologies—I got carried away. I’ll keep my voice down.”

okay,” Mathias replied, though his brow furrowed as he motioned toward his office. “Let’s

“Of course.”

the faintest inkling of the heartbreak awaiting

“Dr. Williams…”

words, Hadley’s face drained of color. She managed a frail smile, clinging to disbelief. “You’re pulling my leg,

“Since Joy was admitted over six months ago, I’ve held onto the same hope as you—that she would pull

chest, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. Her voice quivered as she

𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁

hour. It was beyond our control.” He raked a hand through his hair, frustration evident. “I should’ve prepared

just like that, Hadley’s hopes were shattered

“Dr. Williams!”

was the donor? Can you tell

“You need to take a step

redder as the weight of his words

would become of