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.

such a smart

“Mmm-hmm.”

plate and took another bite. “So yummy. Nobody cooks better than you,

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

handed Joy the bottle, Hadley’s phone

name on the screen, she

now? She let the call

𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁: 𝗀⍺𝗅☼𝗇𝗈☼ν𝖊☼𝗅𝘀☼ⅽ𝗈☼𝗆

outside your apartment building. Can you come down, or

jolt. She pushed the curtain aside,

he been keeping

leaving her with little choice

voice was calm

the apartment with someone else and they have a child. I’d prefer not to intrude, but I’m concerned about you—and when I’m worried, convenience doesn’t

added, “Hadley, are

sigh,

give me a

“I’ll wait.”