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,”

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

rest too,” Eric tried to

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

I could

do that?” Joy’s

can.” Eric

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time, and I’ll arrange for

Joy’s voice bubbled with

wait for the moon

ended, Joy turned to her

to bring the moon to watch over me

hiding

“I heard that, sweetie.”

her thoughts tangled as she considered

imaginative promise could cause Joy to become even more

captivated by the idea of the moon visiting her, showed no

reached for a picture book, hoping to calm her daughter’s