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

Chapter 672

Chapter 672

Chapter 672:

A sudden, familiar voice spoke softly as a tall shadow fell over them.

Eric stood in front, looking surprised.

Eric had stopped by the hospital to help Linda pick up her prescription; he hadn’t expected to encounter Joy looking so fragile. Melba met his gaze. “Oh, it’s you.”

With tear-stained cheeks, Joy stretched tiny arms toward Eric pleadingly. “Joy wants a hug!”

Eric couldn’t possibly turn her down.

Melba didn’t object either.

She noticed Joy genuinely adored Eric. Besides, she was right there, and no harm could come from him comforting the child. Perhaps he could ease Joy’s suffering, even if only briefly.

“It’s alright. I’ve got you. You’re so brave, Joy.”

gently, Eric glanced toward Melba,

exactly is Joy’s

silently, conflicted for several moments

she admitted

Aplastic anemia!

gripped Eric

prepared himself for difficult news, yet the reality of Joy’s illness struck him deeper than

he held Joy gently against him, Eric struggled to

child—how could she face

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looked down at the girl in his embrace, fearing even the

Eric asked Melba urgently, “What’s the reason for

for her regular examinations. She’s spent all morning enduring one test after another—it’s

Joy’s weight in his arms and softly

finally shook her head. “Joy doesn’t know.” She bit her lip, tears spilling quietly down her cheeks. “But I feel really,

immediately stopped questioning. “I know, sweetheart.

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