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.”

for Eric. This was

grin vanishing. “You

lifting now that it

dull 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 affection for him, so it stood to reason she’d have no desire for intimacy. Moreover, with advancements in science,

deep lines. “Isn’t this all

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

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gnawing unease settling in despite his grasp slipping. “What are you

then pivoted. “You’re aware your brother and Linda

curt nod. “And?

wondering

Eric pressed, impatience sharpening

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

Eric gaped, struck mute by the sheer absurdity of her

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