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

Chapter 470:

“This is for you, little one.” Eric passed the strawberry milk to Joy. “I need to leave now, goodbye.”

Joy took it gratefully, holding it carefully with both hands. “Thanks! Bye-bye, sir!”

“Take care,” Eric responded, waving as he turned towards the gate.

Once on the plane, he pulled out his phone to check it.

It had been some time since he last saw Hadley, back at the hospital. The last WhatsApp message he had sent her lingered on the screen: “Hadley, would you consider being with me?” There was no response from her end.

Upon arriving back in Srixby, Hadley dedicated the next two days to making Joy comfortable.

Joy already had a nanny waiting—Melba Hammond, a warm-hearted woman in her forties who quickly gained Joy’s trust with her gentle voice and attentive manner.

Not long after, Hadley’s phone rang, and Mathias was on the other end.

“I found you a specialist. He’s one of my friends

felt a profound sense

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genuine concern beyond professional boundaries. “Remember, if anything comes up, just call me. I’ll be

“I really appreciate it.”

you reconsidered contacting Joy’s father? Haven’t spoken with him yet? Honestly, another child would be your best option. Joy’s young. A full sibling would dramatically boost her chances—over ninety percent, in fact. She will

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each time, Hadley had

Mathias gently said. “It’s your safest

Hadley eventually answered, “I

at home, Hadley knew it was time to return to the

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