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

Chapter 682:

“Hello.” Eric’s voice came through, filled with concern. He was restless in his bed, thoughts of Joy preventing him from finding sleep.

“I had to check in. How’s Joy doing?”

Melba looked at Joy, who was bursting with energy, and said into the phone,

“She’s very energetic tonight and refuses to sleep.”

Joy, always sharp, perked up at the sound of the conversation and quickly sat upright.

“Let me talk to him!” she demanded eagerly, reaching for the phone.

“Of course,” Melba said with a chuckle, handing the phone to the little girl.

“Hello!” Joy’s voice rang out cheerfully.

Hearing her vibrant tone, Eric instantly felt a wave of relief wash over him; the medicine had clearly taken effect. He couldn’t help but smile warmly.

“Why are you still awake, Joy? It’s very late,” Eric gently scolded.

It’s so beautiful

his curiosity piqued. He walked over to his own window and gazed out, looking

rest too,” Eric

still up there in the sky.

feeling a bit cornered, replied playfully, “What if I could bring the

that?” Joy’s voice

can.” Eric assured her

ᴹᴼᴿᴱ ᵁᴾᴰᴬᵀᴱˢ ᴵᴺ ᴳᴬᴸᴺᴼⱽᴱᴸˢ.ᶜᴼᴹ

a little time, and I’ll

voice bubbled

for the moon

ended, Joy turned to

moon

nodded, hiding her

“I heard that, sweetie.”

her thoughts tangled as she considered Eric’s

realize his imaginative promise could cause Joy to become even

captivated by the idea of the

with little option, Hadley reached for a picture book, hoping