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

Chapter 873:

With no chance to set her down, Hadley sat by the bed, cradling Joy through the night’s waning hours.

Near morning, she brushed Joy’s forehead—cool at last, her breathing deep and even.

Hadley eased Joy onto the mattress, and this time, Joy stayed peaceful.

Exhaling in relief, Hadley stole a moment to rest.

Her eyes had barely shut when her phone buzzed again.

Another text from Eric. “Just spoke to Dr. Nixon. Bring Joy in today—tell him about last night and get her checked for reassurance.”

Hadley typed back instantly, “Okay.”

No sooner had she sent it than Eric pinged again. “You okay? Did you sleep at all?”

Hadley’s gaze wavered. She hesitated for a breath, then set the phone down, leaving it unanswered.

silent screen. His throat tightened. She didn’t even

just like the day before, Hadley brought Joy back to

took Joy outside

Joy out of sight,

discomfort early on with new meds

tension eased a touch. “What do

it spikes unusually high—or a low fever that lingers over a week, or she gets stomach trouble,

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worry still etching her

“You’re welcome.”

“I’ll

catching the shadows beneath hers—proof of a sleepless

you are having a

“It’s not too much. Caring for my own

smile. “Joy’s waiting. I’ll

heavy. “Caring for your own

father, he hadn’t shouldered a single