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.

staring at the silent screen. His throat tightened. She

just like the day before, Hadley brought Joy back

Melba took Joy outside

out of sight, Eric finally

off lightly. “A bit of discomfort early on with new

do we do? Does it

high—or a low fever that

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worry still etching her face. “Thanks,

“You’re welcome.”

the office, Hadley glanced at Eric. “I’ll grab

his eyes catching the

swallowed hard. “Hadley, you are having a hard

paused, catching his drift. “It’s not too much. Caring for my own child—it’s what I’m here

faint smile. “Joy’s waiting.

watching her retreat, his gaze growing heavy. “Caring for your own child

he hadn’t