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

Chapter 535:

“Hello, Joy.” Hadley greeted softly.

“Mommy,” Joy said. “You left yesterday without saying goodbye. I looked for you when I came home.”

“Are you sad about that?”

“Just a little. Mommy, are you okay? Is work making you tired?”

Hearing her daughter’s concern warmed Hadley’s heart—Joy truly was her little angel. Despite the challenges with Eric, she knew she could endure anything for Joy.

“Don’t worry, baby. Mommy’s doing just fine.”

After hanging up, Hadley glanced at the clock and realized it was nearly noon. Feeling refreshed and free from discomfort, she slid out of bed, walked to the window, and pulled back the curtains. Sunlight poured in, and she shielded her eyes reflexively.

“Hadley!”

his face brooding. Confusion overtook her as she noticed his expression.

lost your

between them in an instant, wrapping one arm around

in surprise. “What have

her gently back

front of her with a pair of socks. He held

𝓣𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼 𝓿𝓲𝓼𝓲𝓽 𝓽𝓸: gⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘀．𝖼𝗈𝗺

shaped, with neatly trimmed, unpainted toenails that gleamed a healthy

her feet, he paused before releasing her. His initial irritation at seeing her barefoot had almost dissipated.

just recovered from a fever. Walking

inside, after all. Despite the heavy snowfall outside, the house was equipped with central heating and the floors were carpeted. The

up in the hospital with menstrual cramps? You need to be more cautious. People say keeping your feet warm is essential for good health. Please

her feet in his hands,

he had cared for her throughout the night… What was driving his behavior? Was he worried she might reconsider their arrangement and disappoint