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

Chapter 645:

Eric raised an eyebrow but didn’t press further. “Alright. I’ll be quick.”

“Okay.”

With that, he shut the car door and hurried inside.

The pharmacy was efficient, and since the medication had already been prepared, Eric only had to pick it up. Bag in hand, he walked through the bustling hospital lobby. And then—

“Hello!”

A bright, cheerful voice rang out from the crowd.

Eric instinctively turned. There, among the sea of people, was a familiar little face.

“Joy!” She wasn’t alone—Melba was with her.

out of her arms, squirming until she landed on the floor. Then, with tiny, determined steps, she ran straight

are you?” Eric chuckled, crouching down as he scooped her up effortlessly

the usual sparkle in her eyes was missing. Her tiny hands clung to his

aback. “What’s troubling our sweet Joy? Let me know,

“Here.”

head, lifted her little arm, and gestured toward her head. “I used to

What?

second to catch

one securing each side of her hair, but now only one was in place. Minnie hair clips? Eric mused internally, noting her fondness

with a hint

upset. “Melba and I looked everywhere,

nodded, his lips curving into a

“Joy…”

at Eric, recalling their last meeting by the park close to her home. Joy appeared to be quite familiar with him,

had a striking appearance and seemed wealthy—nothing like a typical