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.

wasn’t just about Joy. He missed being with both of them—having

little shameless.

friends until nearly five. She would’ve stayed longer if

picking her

pouted, reluctant to leave—until she heard the promise

called out. Joy looked up to

she exclaimed with delight, squirming in Hadley’s arms. “Mommy, look! It’s Mr.

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darkened. What was Eric doing here

wanting Eric to hold her. “Carry

hesitated, but then reluctantly let

swelling at how

tried to introduce him proudly, “Mommy!

smiled and gently stroked her hair. “Don’t

said carefully, “Hi, I’m Eric

smile. So this was his game now—pretend

let him claim Joy outright, was he

least he hadn’t directly claimed Joy as