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

Chapter 486:

Hadley’s breath hitched. She shut her eyes, gripping her phone so tightly her fingers ached.

She had partly expected this.

She and Eric were Joy’s parents—the ones who had given her life once. But now, when she needed them most, they couldn’t do it again.

Hadley pressed her eyes shut, forcing herself to breathe until the ache in her chest dulled and the burn of unshed tears faded. Only when she was sure she had a grip on herself did she finally open them, her gaze sharp and unwavering. There was only one choice left.

She had seen this coming—had prepared for it. It was a risk, a dangerous bet, but she was ready to play her hand. She couldn’t afford to waste time.

At dawn, she made her way to the clinic Colleen had recommended. The doctor barely looked at her, already assuming why she was there.

“How much do you want this time?”

“No, that’s not why I came…”

Hadley shook her head, sitting straighter, tension tightening every inch of her body.

deep breath. “Dr. Perkins, I’m

up. “You’ve made

“Yes.”

nodded, her grip tightening

was no other

a match for Joy. If she wanted to save her, she had

she had considered relying on medication

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this time, that

could affect the

for being with Eric—no matter how calculated this choice was—the child would be innocent in all of it. If it came into this world, she

meant she had to be ready,

please—I

“Alright.”

nodded in approval. “I’m glad you’ve made this decision. I’ll

“Thank you so much.”

this afternoon. Come in for

“Alright.”