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.

being with both of

was selfish and more than a little shameless. But he’d

park, Joy played with her friends until nearly five.

to go home,” Hadley said, picking her up.

she heard the promise of delicious food. Her eyes lit

up to see Eric walking toward

she exclaimed with delight, squirming in

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was Eric

wanting Eric to hold her. “Carry

then reluctantly let

arms, heart swelling at how small and

him proudly, “Mommy!

and gently stroked her hair. “Don’t worry, sweetheart.

said carefully, “Hi, I’m Eric

this was his game now—pretend to be

Joy outright, was he playing along

he hadn’t directly