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!”

Hadley. “I pushed Joy too. We take turns. I

his hair. “I believe you. Joy’s always saying

cheeks pink, grabbing Joy’s hand. “Joy’s my best

Joy chirped, waving back at Hadley.

her smile masking a twinge of inner

a shadow of her struggles. By standing resilient, she ensured her daughter could greet the

Redmarsh, Elissa groped for her keys and unlocked

over, steadying Elissa’s arm and murmuring, “Miss

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sounded before

his voice. “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?” He closed the distance between them. “Elissa, I messed

her head,

furrowing. “I mean it—I’ve seen my mistake. Give me another chance. I

wanted her to believe