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

Chapter 1024:

“And when it happens again?” Hadley didn’t yield, her expression tight with resolve. “Can you promise it won’t?”

Eric wavered, words failing him.

Hadley let out a quiet, bitter chuckle. “Let’s be clear—I only said yes to your ‘proposal’ for Joy’s sake. To me, my daughter’s joy outweighs your woman’s life by miles! If you hurt Joy…” Her voice dipped, cold and unwavering, each syllable a dagger. “I won’t let it go quietly! Trust me—I’ll fight tooth and nail!”

Her ferocity sent a chill through Eric.

Hadley arched a brow, her tone ironclad. “So either walk away now, while Joy’s not too hooked on you and can still move on easier. Or step inside, and from here on out, you’re there every single time she needs you—no excuses!”

“Mommy! Is that him?”

Before Eric could answer, Joy’s little feet pattered closer, her voice bubbling up.

“Whoa!”

Her face lit up like a firework when she spotted Eric.

“You’re here! Hug me!”

Eric’s heart softened as

made it.” Joy snuggled into his chest, her small arms looping tightly around his neck. “I’ve been waiting for you to read

at Hadley before stepping inside with Joy

fingers pressing

by

all day, and when Joy finally saw him,

or Mommy will get upset, and I won’t be

did the trick. Joy’s eyes shut tight immediately.

magic begins

over her and waited until her breathing

was by the door, her turn

without a glance at Eric as he opened

out, trying to catch her, needing

really out of sorts right now. Just give

the room, cautious not to