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

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

her voice, easing the stress that had built

and frustration. “Why weren’t

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Eric ever could. How could he

gripping her phone. “Where are you?” Pressing her

a low, self-mocking chuckle. “Where am I?” he echoed, his tone laced with

She didn’t need to guess—they had already agreed he’d pick her up

understand.” Her brows furrowed slightly. “I’m coming over now. Just wait for me,

reply. The

second, Hadley grabbed her things

eyes immediately found

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

warm air from the heater wrapped