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.”

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

that you? Where have you been? Is everything alright?” Caught off guard by his evident concern, Hadley

washed over Eric upon hearing her voice, easing the stress

feelings shifted to disappointment and frustration. “Why weren’t you here? Was there something—or

more important than our time

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could.

a steadying breath, gripping her phone. “Where are you?” Pressing her lips

line, Eric let out a low, self-mocking chuckle. “Where

to guess—they had already

slightly. “I’m coming over now. Just

reply. The call ended

Hadley grabbed her things and rushed to the

arrived, her eyes immediately found Eric’s car

over, reaching for the passenger door—it wasn’t locked. Without hesitation,

air from the heater wrapped around