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

Chapter 636:

He dialed her number over and over, growing more anxious with each attempt. Still, her phone remained unanswered.

“Hadley! Please pick up the phone!”

Concern etched deeply into Eric’s expression. If he didn’t hear from her soon, contacting the police seemed inevitable.

At the hospital, Joy was now sound asleep, having taken her medication.

Melba whispered, “You look worn out. You haven’t eaten anything since you got here. I’ll stay with Joy; you should grab some food.”

“Okay.” Hadley agreed and grabbed her bag from the bedside table. As she checked her phone, shock overtook her—97 missed calls and more than 99 unread messages! All were from Eric!

Oh no!

She gasped in horror, suddenly recalling their planned date for tonight. “Melba, can you look after Joy for a bit? I need to handle something urgent!”

“Sure, go on.”

hurried out and dialed Eric’s number. He picked up instantly, his voice a mix of annoyance and

you? Where have you been? Is everything alright?” Caught off guard by his evident

hearing her voice, easing the stress

frustration. “Why weren’t you here? Was there something—or someone—more important than our

could be more important than our time

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knew that Joy meant more to her than Eric ever could. How could he even compare?

her phone. “Where are you?” Pressing her lips together, she tried to soothe him. “Let’s talk in

self-mocking chuckle. “Where am I?” he

already agreed he’d pick her up from the dance

brows furrowed slightly. “I’m coming over now.

reply. The

another second, Hadley grabbed her things and rushed to

Hadley arrived, her eyes immediately found Eric’s

the passenger door—it wasn’t locked. Without hesitation, she slipped

from the