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?”

from vomiting

clouded Hadley’s eyes momentarily. “I’m calling an ambulance. We’ll meet

“Alright!”

quickly finished changing and dashed to the hospital. Arriving directly from the dance studio, she reached the emergency

“Joy!”

hid her worry, maintaining a calm demeanor for Joy’s sake. Children often mirror their parents’ emotions, and a mother’s fear

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closer in her mother’s arms, her eyes

moist cheek. “Hang in there, love. The doctor will make you

to her mother. “Just let

a thorough check-up, diagnosed Joy with acute gastroenteritis. Considering Joy’s other health concerns, they decided to keep her in the

with her medical history. Colden was off duty that evening, but he arrived promptly after receiving Hadley’s

initial diagnosis. “She has acute gastroenteritis. Given her delicate condition, staying in

“Thank you, Dr. Torres.”