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.”

as he motioned toward his office. “Let’s

“Of course.”

she hadn’t had the

“Dr. Williams…”

of color. She managed a frail smile, clinging to disbelief. “You’re pulling my leg, aren’t you? This

six months ago, I’ve

chest, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. Her voice quivered as she spoke. “But… Isn’t there anything

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“The donor withdrew at the eleventh hour. It was beyond our control.” He raked a hand through his hair, frustration evident. “I should’ve prepared you for this possibility. It’s not the first time

that, Hadley’s hopes were shattered into

“Dr. Williams!”

the donor? Can you tell me? I need to speak with them—I’ll plead

swiftly, halting her spiraling thoughts. “You need to take a step back! That’s

even redder as the weight of his words sank

What would become of