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

Chapter 569:

“You’re welcome, honey.”

A tiny pang of guilt tugged at Hadley; she’d been busy lately and hadn’t spent enough time with Joy.

But that was going to change—no more wasting energy on irrelevant people or drama.

Today was her day off, and she could devote it entirely to her.

“Come on! Let’s get you a slice of that pie.”

Hadley lifted Joy and carried her into the dining room, where Melba had just taken the pie from the oven and placed it on the table.

The fruit pie looked golden and mouthwatering.

Hadley sliced a piece and placed it on Joy’s special plate, passing her a small spoon. “Dig in.”

“Thanks, Mommy,” Joy said, carefully scooping up a bite and blowing on it before tasting. “Hot! Hot!” Joy squeaked.

“Yes, be careful. You’re such a smart girl, blowing on your food so

“Mmm-hmm.”

face closer to the plate and took another bite. “So yummy. Nobody cooks better

down,” Hadley said to her, standing up. “I’ll get

she prepared the milk and handed Joy the bottle, Hadley’s phone

Eric’s name on the screen,

could he want now? She let the call

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appeared. “I’m outside your apartment building.

She pushed the curtain aside, confirming that Eric’s car was

he been

leaving her with little choice but

voice was calm

a child. I’d prefer not to

a moment’s pause, he added, “Hadley, are you coming

a weary sigh, knowing

me a

“I’ll wait.”