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.

landed on the floor. Then, with tiny, determined steps, she ran straight

chuckled, crouching down as he scooped her up effortlessly

sparkle in her eyes was missing. Her tiny hands clung to his collar, her little voice soft, almost dejected. “I’m

taken aback. “What’s troubling our sweet Joy? Let me know, and I’ll make it all

“Here.”

her head. “I used to have a Minnie on each side, but now there’s just

What?

a second

clips. Initially, there had been one securing each side of her hair, but now only one was in place. Minnie

responded with a hint of sorrow, “That’s

“Melba and I looked everywhere, but it’s

so sorry.” Eric nodded, his lips curving into a smile despite the

“Joy…”

then that Melba chimed in. She kept stealing looks at Eric, recalling their last meeting by the park close

seemed wealthy—nothing like a typical bad person.