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!”

little star.” Eric’s heart softened as he

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

a quick look at Hadley before stepping inside with Joy in his arms. “I’m sorry, Joy. I got held

spot, her fingers pressing against

with Eric was deepening by the day, and

and when Joy finally saw him, she latched on tightly, not willing to let

a good girl, or Mommy will get upset, and

trick. Joy’s eyes shut tight immediately.

the magic begins at

blanket over her and waited until her

by the door, her turn to stay with Joy

at Eric as he opened the

to catch her, needing to

sorts right now. Just give it a bit of

Hadley peered back into the room, cautious not to wake Joy, and then softly shut the