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

Chapter 842:

“Which hospital?” His voice was low now, deadly calm, but barely holding back the storm beneath. “Don’t tell me you don’t know!”

“Yes! Yes, I do!”

At the hospital, Hadley felt noticeably better after waking from the anesthesia. The heaviness in her limbs had lifted, and her head was clearer.

“Hadley, come on.” Elissa gently took her arm, helping her sit up. Her voice was soft, filled with care. “Does it hurt? If not, the doctor suggested walking a little—just around the bed. It’ll help with recovery.”

Hadley took a breath and assessed her body. “No, it doesn’t hurt,” she said, surprised by how manageable it was.

“That’s good.” Elissa helped her to her feet. “I can’t see, so you’ll need to guide yourself a little—keep one hand on the bed frame and lean on me with the other. Just go slow.”

“Alright.” With measured steps, Hadley began to walk, supporting herself as instructed.

Just then, her phone buzzed. It was Melba calling.

a little rascal. She threw out all the lettuce

sorry! Don’t tell Mommy! I promise, I won’t do

missy! You have to

in her voice

her daughter’s voice. “Oh, my dear

again, quickly, a little sheepish now. “I know I was wrong. I’ll eat my vegetables next time,

??????

honey. I

Hadley would slip into the familiar role of the firm, no-nonsense mother. But today, she couldn’t bring herself

squealed with delight. “Melba, my

keep your word!” Hadley said gently, her voice trembling. “Be good

it! Mom, I’m gonna eat all my veggies

I love

call ended and the phone fell silent, Hadley’s composure crumbled. Just yesterday, she had been dreaming of Joy’s future. And now—just one night later—that future felt like it had shattered before her

childhood she deserved. She had tried so hard to