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

Chapter 673

Chapter 673:

Patting Joy’s head softly, he praised her. “You were very brave today, weren’t you?”

He then reached into his pocket and handed her the promised candy.

“This is for you—like I said.”

“Thank you,” Joy murmured weakly, accepting the candy without enthusiasm this time.

Tension lingered visibly on Eric’s face as he addressed Colden. “Are you certain Joy’s okay?”

“Yes, she’s fine.”

Colden nodded reassuringly, giving Eric a curious once-over. What was this man’s relationship with Joy?

Clearly, he wasn’t just anyone ordinary—his authoritative presence alone proved that.

To ease Eric’s obvious worry, Colden explained gently, “These tests can be tough on children, and Joy’s reaction is normal. She’ll recover soon enough.”

“Understood.”

nodded, understanding, though his expression remained troubled. Eric gently adjusted Joy in his arms, attempting to lay her down on her bed for her to rest

me!” Joy’s voice trembled softly. “You don’t like

suggested carefully, “Your arms must be getting tired from holding her so long. Maybe I should take

that how children

had no idea and simply assumed Joy would be feeling better lying down. Now that he knew, he couldn’t bring himself to release the fragile

“No, I’ve got her.”

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋

her. “Joy, I’m sorry. How could I ever not like you? I just thought you might want to

he whispered comforting words, Eric

my favorite

silently asked

Teary-eyed, Melba nodded reassuringly.

without Melba’s answer, Eric could sense Joy relaxing gradually in

“Hey.”

nestled in his arms, speaking through her

immediately tilted his head, listening intently.

shyly. “I