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.”

clicked for Eric.

tightened, the grin

weight lifting now

ache settled in Eric’s chest, unsure if it was disappointment… But after a moment’s thought, it made sense. Before, he was unaware of Hadley’s true emotions, yet she remained by his side for Joy’s well-being. At present, he already knew Hadley harbored no

forehead creased, bewilderment etching deep lines. “Isn’t

Hadley replied, her gaze flickering briefly aside. “I’ve been weighing the perfect moment to raise this, and now feels fitting. Push it off any longer, and it might not be convenient for

s . com hosts your

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

Hadley hesitated, but then pivoted. “You’re aware your brother and

Eric said with a curt nod. “And? What’s the connection between

closely, wondering

Eric pressed, impatience sharpening his

opportunity 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

mute by the sheer absurdity of her words. What was running through

in, lifted the mug from the table, took a sip, and pressed on. “Ernest will understand, and your grandmother? She might resist at