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

Chapter 884:

“Alright,” Hadley said with a polite nod.

“Thank you,” Eric added sincerely as they said goodbye to the doctor.

When they reached Millland Road, Hadley gestured. “Just stop here. No need to drive in.”

Eric pulled over and checked the time. It was just after three—Joy should be at the park around now.

“Going to meet Joy at the park?” he asked.

Hadley nodded, opening the door. “Bye.”

Without another glance, she stepped out and walked away, completely indifferent.

Eric watched her retreating figure, his grip tightening on the steering wheel.

Was this how things were going to be now? He was Joy’s father, and yet even spending time with his daughter felt like a privilege he had to earn.

just about Joy. He missed being with both of them—having that

and more than a little shameless. But he’d

nearly five. She would’ve stayed longer if

go home,” Hadley said, picking her up. “Melba made

she heard the promise of delicious food. Her eyes lit up.

up to see Eric

squirming in Hadley’s arms. “Mommy,

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What was Eric doing

her arms, wanting Eric to hold her.

then reluctantly let

arms, heart swelling at how small and sweet

him proudly,

and gently stroked her

turned to Hadley and said carefully,

this was his

she refused to let him claim Joy outright, was he playing along

hadn’t directly claimed Joy as