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

Chapter 948:

The moment he opened his mouth to argue, Hadley cut him off with a sharp glare. “I’m not doing this for you, I’m doing it for Joy. If you’re going to be a parent, learn to put her first,” she said, voice steady.

That stopped him cold. He swallowed his protest, lips pressing into a silent line.

By afternoon, Hadley had packed her things. Standing at the door, she looked back at him—calm, composed. “I’m heading out now.”

Eric nodded, trying to keep the smile on his face. “Phillips has arranged a car. It’s already waiting outside.”

“Got it.”

As soon as Hadley left the room, Eric pushed off the covers and climbed out of bed.

Outside, following the license plate number Phillips had texted, Hadley spotted the car waiting by the curb. She stepped up and peered in.

“Excuse me… did Phillips send you?”

ma’am. Please, get in,” came the

low, indistinct. Hadley, satisfied with the

pulled away from the hospital smoothly. A few minutes passed in silence before she glanced at the rearview mirror. The driver’s eyes caught her

“Eric?” she asked, uncertain.

mirror, the man’s eyes widened—busted. “How did

it really was

and mask in one smooth motion, revealing his familiar mischievous grin in the rearview mirror—unapologetic

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can I?” he said, flashing a wide,

glare. “Do I look like I’m in the mood to joke

The doctor said I’m still

the window, her lips pressed

how many times she tried to talk sense into him,

Hadley received her regular treatment session