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

Chapter 950:

“Hold me!”

Eric paused, unsure if he should embrace her.

“Please!” Joy’s pout was irresistible. “I need a hug!”

“Okay.” Eric couldn’t deny his daughter. Without further delay, he scooped Joy into his arms and glanced at Hadley, hoping for her approval.

“I’ll walk you and Joy upstairs to your door, and then I’ll head out.” Joy clung to Eric tightly. Hadley saw the tender scene and couldn’t object.

“Mommy said yes,” Joy muttered gently to Eric as she snuggled contentedly into his shoulder.

Her whispers, meant to be private, carried clearly to those nearby. “Will you and Mommy get married?”

Caught off guard, Eric’s eyebrow lifted. “Joy, do you understand what that means?”

“Yes!” Joy’s nod was enthusiastic. “It means you’ll be my daddy forever! Only mommies and daddies kiss, right?” The innocence of a child’s logic shone through.

Joy. He asked

response was instant, her head bobbing up and down as she clung to Eric, whispering close

of stiffness and a flood of emotions. He thought, “Joy, I am already your daddy.” As he tightened his embrace, Eric’s voice

know! That’s why you

Melba bit her lip, stifling her laughter while

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emotional moment,

said. “He should keep up the treatment for a few more days and then transition from IV to oral medication. He might choose to either stay in the hospital or recover at home. However, he must avoid overexertion. We recommend a return to work after at

news, relief washed over

with a smile. “The doctor’s orders are to rest, so I’m handing over

a derisive snort and rolled his eyes at his

Eric was returning the favor since Ernest often griped

suppress her giggles. “Really, how old are you? Still

visibly delighted,

usually quarreled over their inheritance, but her grandsons had remained close