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

and more than a little shameless. But he’d never claimed to be selfless or

park, Joy played with her friends until nearly five. She would’ve stayed longer if the

said, picking her up. “Melba made

to leave—until she heard the promise of delicious

Joy looked up to see Eric

in Hadley’s arms.

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was Eric doing here

her arms, wanting Eric

but then reluctantly

arms, heart swelling at how small and sweet she

to introduce him proudly,

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

and said carefully, “Hi, I’m Eric

a tight, sarcastic smile. So this was his game now—pretend

let him claim Joy

hadn’t directly