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 tease her or

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

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

back at Hadley. “Mommy,

Hadley replied, her smile masking a twinge of inner

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

groped for her

over, steadying Elissa’s arm

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tensed at his voice. “You… what are you doing here

the couch. “I’m your husband—do I need an excuse to see my wife?” He closed the distance between them. “Elissa,

her head,

Robin pressed, his brow furrowing. “I mean it—I’ve seen my mistake. Give me another chance. I

her