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.

moon! It’s so beautiful tonight,” Joy replied,

piqued. He walked over to his own

rest too,”

Joy replied, “That’s not true! The moon is still up there in the sky. How can it

cornered, replied playfully, “What if I could bring the moon down to tuck

Joy’s voice was

can.” Eric assured

ᴹᴼᴿᴱ ᵁᴾᴰᴬᵀᴱˢ ᴵᴺ ᴳᴬᴸᴺᴼⱽᴱᴸˢ.ᶜᴼᴹ

and I’ll

Joy’s voice bubbled with

wait for the moon

call ended, Joy turned to

the moon to watch over me as

nodded, hiding

“I heard that, sweetie.”

exhaled deeply, her thoughts tangled as she considered

promise could cause Joy to become

idea of the moon visiting her,

for a picture book, hoping to calm