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.

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

knew it was selfish and more than a little

her friends until nearly five. She would’ve stayed

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

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

called out. Joy looked up to see Eric walking toward them, smiling

squirming in Hadley’s arms. “Mommy, look!

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was Eric doing

wanting Eric to hold

hesitated, but then

his arms, heart swelling at how small and

him proudly,

her hair. “Don’t worry, sweetheart. I’ll

to Hadley and said carefully, “Hi, I’m Eric

gave a tight, sarcastic smile. So this was his

him claim Joy outright, was he playing

least he hadn’t directly