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

Chapter 568:

It was both humiliating and incredibly painful, a sting that was new to him.

Hadley returned to her apartment to find Joy already tucked in for the night.

Melba, however, was still awake, seated on the sofa and folding laundry fresh from the dryer.

Noticing Hadley enter, Melba whispered, “Hey, you’re back? Joy’s asleep. Once I finish here, I’ll go sit with her.”

“Thank you for everything, Melba,” Hadley said earnestly.

It wasn’t mere courtesy; she meant every word.

Joy’s special needs demanded extra care, even during the late hours. Though Melba was compensated, tending to Joy’s nighttime routine required more than just a paycheck—it took genuine kindness.

“You’re too sweet,” Melba replied with a gentle laugh. “I raised my daughter on my own too, so I know how tough it can be sometimes.”

single parenthood

go wash

replied, smiling. As Hadley headed toward the bathroom, she called back, “I’ll

wonderful,” Melba said, returning to the clothes she was folding, a look of

Joy’s room. The little girl was sprawled across the bed like a tiny frog,

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little snorer,” Hadley murmured, smiling fondly as she touched her daughter’s forehead. With

out on the narrow bed beside her

to Srixby, their

she was

strong darling—just a bit more time, and you’ll be going to school

blinking against the sudden wetness gathering

aroma of

settling her on the sofa before

first, sweetie,” she

something Hadley had