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.”

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

voice trembled softly. “You don’t like

her so long. Maybe I should take her instead? Kids tend to cling when

that how

simply assumed Joy would be feeling better lying down. Now that he knew,

“No, I’ve got her.”

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kept her in his arms, gently soothing her. “Joy, I’m sorry. How could I ever not like you? I just thought you

whispered comforting words, Eric slowly paced

my favorite little

Eric silently asked if he was handling things

Teary-eyed, Melba nodded reassuringly.

Melba’s answer, Eric could sense Joy relaxing gradually in his

“Hey.”

his arms, speaking

immediately tilted his head, listening intently.

said shyly. “I want strawberry