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

Chapter 846:

Later that day, as the clock neared three, Joy was playing in the park. Hadley approached, catching the sound of her daughter’s giggles drifting through the air.

Over by the swings, Joy’s little friend Tyler perched on one, while Joy, with all her might, shoved it forward from the side.

“Higher, Joy! Push me up!” Tyler urged.

“Okay!” Joy’s cheeks glowed red as she summoned every ounce of energy for a big push. “There!” Then, glancing up, she spotted Hadley.

“Mommy!”

Bursting with delight, she abandoned the swing and raced over, leaping into Hadley’s embrace. Beaming, she gestured toward Tyler. “Mommy, see? I was helping Tyler swing!”

“I saw,” Hadley said, pulling a tissue to dab the sweat from Joy’s brow, and then tweaking her nose with a grin. “You’re incredible, Joy!”

Tyler said, hopping off the swing and standing tall before Hadley. “I pushed Joy too. We take turns. I didn’t

as she ruffled his hair. “I believe you. Joy’s always saying Tyler’s

Tyler giggled, cheeks pink, grabbing Joy’s hand. “Joy’s my best friend too! Let’s

waving back at

her smile masking a twinge

she’d never let Joy glimpse even a shadow of her struggles. By standing resilient, she

for

housekeeper, hearing the commotion, rushed over, steadying Elissa’s arm and murmuring, “Miss Holland, your

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sounded before the housekeeper could

“You… what are you

that supposed to mean?” Robin laughed lightly, rising from the couch. “I’m your husband—do I need an excuse to see my wife?”

her head, panic flaring as she rejected him

Robin pressed, his brow furrowing. “I mean it—I’ve seen my mistake. Give me another chance. I won’t

her