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

Chapter 634:

Baffled, she resolved to find out directly from him when the occasion arose.

On Saturday morning, after dropping Hadley at the dance studio, Eric reminded her, “Remember our date tonight. I’ll be there to pick you up.”

“Got it,” Hadley responded, fighting the impulse to roll her eyes. How often would he repeat himself?

Yet, with each reminder, her curiosity deepened. What was so critical about this day?

Later that afternoon, as Hadley was getting dressed, her phone buzzed.

It was Melba, sounding panicked. “Hadley! Are you free to leave right now? It’s urgent—Joy is really sick!”

What?

A wave of concern washed over Hadley. “What’s happened to Joy? Where are you now?”

suffering from vomiting

eyes momentarily. “I’m calling an ambulance. We’ll meet at

“Alright!”

hanging up, Hadley quickly finished changing and dashed to the hospital. Arriving directly from the dance studio, she reached the emergency center before the ambulance, anxiously awaiting its

“Joy!”

quickly and gently received Joy from Melba. She hid her worry, maintaining a calm demeanor for Joy’s sake. Children often mirror their parents’

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whispered, nestling closer in her mother’s arms, her eyes glistening with tears.

cheek. “Hang in there, love. The

clung tighter to her mother. “Just let

diagnosed Joy with acute gastroenteritis. Considering Joy’s other health concerns, they decided

was deeply familiar with her medical history. Colden was off duty that evening, but he

gastroenteritis. Given her delicate condition, staying in the hospital

“Thank you, Dr. Torres.”