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.

of my friends from med school. I’ve filled him in on Joy’s situation, so you can

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you enough, Dr.

part of

revealing genuine concern beyond professional boundaries. “Remember, if

“I really appreciate it.”

Haven’t spoken with him yet? Honestly, another child would be your best

world

the first time

time, Hadley had firmly

as a friend,” Mathias gently said. “It’s your safest and surest

them before Hadley eventually answered, “I know. Thanks,

knew it

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