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.”

challenges of single parenthood herself, she deeply understood Hadley’s

“It’s late. I’ll go wash up. You should get some

bathroom, she called back, “I’ll

Melba said, returning to the clothes she was folding, a look of relief crossing

Hadley stepped into Joy’s room. The little girl was sprawled across the bed like a tiny frog, head turned sideways, with her

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Hadley murmured, smiling fondly as she touched her daughter’s forehead. With the heater on,

her brow, Hadley stretched out

ever since returning to

she

darling—just a bit more time, and

eyes, blinking against the sudden wetness

next morning, the rich aroma of breakfast

and settling her

first, sweetie,” she

morning ritual was something Hadley had taught Joy