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.

her tone mock-stern. “Let me tell you—Joy was being a little rascal. She threw out all the lettuce and carrots from her sandwich. Said she didn’t like the

Mommy! I promise, I won’t do

have to promise

teased, and Hadley could hear the smile in her voice as

of her daughter’s voice. “Oh, my dear

Joy said again, quickly, a little sheepish now. “I know I was wrong. I’ll eat my vegetables next time, I promise. Don’t

𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖𝙩

honey. I am

would slip into the familiar role of the

with

keep your word!” Hadley said gently, her voice

I’m gonna eat all my

honey. I

Just yesterday, she had been dreaming of Joy’s future. And now—just one night later—that future felt like it

give her the carefree childhood she deserved. She had tried so hard to bring another child into the world to save Joy, but even that