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

grin vanishing. “You want to

lifting now that it was

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, conceiving a

creased, bewilderment etching deep lines. “Isn’t this all a bit

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

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unease settling in despite his grasp slipping. “What are you talking about? Why won’t

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

said with a curt nod. “And? What’s

him closely, wondering

Eric pressed, impatience sharpening his

Linda said, a subtle smile playing on her lips. “Linda was once

by the sheer absurdity

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