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

Chapter 958:

“No,” Hadley replied, taking a seat across from him. “You’re too early. Perfect timing though…” She met his gaze directly. “I need to talk to you about something.”

“What is it?” Eric asked, flashing an easy smile, oblivious to what was coming. “I’m listening.”

“Well…” Hadley pressed her lips together, her tone gentle but firm. “I was wondering if, when you’re up for it, you could visit the hospital? Not now, of course—once you’re stronger.”

Eric’s smile wavered. “Hospital? For what?”

Hadley looked down, drawing a slow breath. “For Joy,” she said simply.

“What?” Eric blinked, still lost. “Can you break that down?”

“Alright…” Once she began, there was no backing out. Though the words weighed heavy, she pushed forward for Joy’s sake. She took a deep breath and then said, “I can’t have kids right now. When I’m able, if there’s still no other option, I think… Joy needs a sibling.”

Eric. This was her

the grin vanishing.

weight lifting now that

remained by his side for Joy’s well-being. At present, he already knew Hadley harbored no affection for him, so it

etching deep lines. “Isn’t this all

“I’ve been weighing the perfect moment to raise this, and now feels fitting. Push it

. com hosts your

Eric’s expression shadowed, a gnawing unease settling in despite his grasp slipping. “What are you talking about? Why won’t it

pivoted. “You’re aware

“And? What’s the connection between these two

him closely, wondering if he was

pressed, impatience sharpening

has arrived,” Linda said, a subtle smile playing on her lips. “Linda was once your brother’s fiancée—off-limits, out of reach. But things have shifted. You could make a move

mute by the sheer

the mug from the table, took a sip, and pressed on. “Ernest will understand, and your grandmother? She might resist at first, but she’ll come