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

Chapter 890:

True to form, Eric’s smile was mild but persistent, gently urging her, “Are you mad? Upset that I showed up? Do you remember what day today is?”

Hadley, seething with irritation, couldn’t remember the significance of the date.

“You’ve really forgotten,” Eric teased, gently tapping her forehead. “It’s time for your doctor’s appointment. Remember?” The realization cooled Hadley’s frustration somewhat.

With a gentle grip on her hand, Eric muttered, “Am I to think you’re negligent with your own affairs, or is it just memory lapses?”

Laughing lightly, he added, “Thankfully, Joy inherited her intelligence from her father.”

Hadley responded with a glare full of bitterness.

“My apologies,” realizing his mistake, Eric quickly amended. “She’s intelligent and beautiful, just like you. Let’s not delay the doctor any longer. He tends to be a little impatient.”

In Srixby, Eric’s authority was rarely questioned. However, the doctor was one of the few who wasn’t afraid to challenge him.

this, Hadley silently got into

even at the

will be compromised if she remains distressed. I would recommend halting the treatment if this continues; a poor mood

found himself at a loss for words. He was well aware of the doctor’s short

doctor said as he guided Hadley to the

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wore the same stern expression when she reappeared. Noticing her discomfort, Eric bent slightly to ask in a low voice, “How did the treatment go? Are you feeling

chuckled gently. “Let’s head

home, Eric said, “How about we grab dinner together? It’s best to eat something light

him with a serious gaze. She got straight to the point, asking, “What’s your

yet he kept his smile, asking

escaped Hadley. “All these moves—injecting funds, mingling with the crew, lavish meals, whisking me away—do these

smile gradually disappeared as he turned serious. He probed further, “And what do you suspect my

over,” Hadley declared