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

Chapter 1014:

Eric allowed her head to nestle against his shoulder as he gently swayed with her in the room.

“Are you still too sleepy to open your eyes?” With a gentle pat on her back, his hand cradled her closely. “No hurry, I’m here. Take all the time you need, Joy.”

Slowly, Joy’s sobs subsided, tears still streaking her cheeks. She lifted her gaze to Eric.

“It’s you.”

“Yes,” Eric replied, his smile reassuring. “It’s me, and you’re awake now. Your mom’s waiting for us. Ready to get dressed?”

“Okay.” Joy had picked out her outfit the previous evening. “Over there.” She directed him to where her clothes were neatly hung in the corner.

“Okay then.” With one arm securely around Joy, Eric used his other hand to retrieve the clothes. He gently placed Joy down and assisted her into her selected outfit.

From the doorway, Hadley observed silently. She found herself deep in thought. Seeing Eric’s gentle patience with Joy, she wondered: could he truly turn indifferent toward Joy even if she refused his proposal?

her phone buzzed; Elissa

“Hi, Elissa.”

you visit? There’s something important… I need

was a softness and a hint of uncertainty in Elissa’s

free this afternoon. I’ll be visiting, okay?” After ending the call, she

“That’s not right!”

matter?” Eric scanned his daughter from head to toe, puzzled by her

Joy gestured at herself, eyes wide with dismay. “They’re on

up to the error. “My bad. Let’s sort it out now. Can you let this slide?

live at

her arms, still

scrub

patience is wearing thin,” Eric teased in a hushed tone, tossing Joy a

Joy leaped into Eric’s arms. “Don’t mess