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.”

Eric gently adjusted Joy in his arms, attempting to lay her down

trembled softly. “You

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

that how

had no idea and simply assumed Joy would be feeling better lying down. Now that he knew, he couldn’t

“No, I’ve got her.”

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in his arms, gently soothing her. “Joy, I’m sorry. How could I ever

he whispered comforting words, Eric slowly paced around the quiet

favorite

uncertainly toward Melba, Eric silently asked if he

Teary-eyed, Melba nodded reassuringly.

Eric could sense Joy relaxing gradually in his embrace,

“Hey.”

arms, speaking through her

his head, listening intently.

shyly. “I want strawberry