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

Chapter 1025:

In that moment, Eric was caught off guard, unable to restrain her. Why had Hadley spoken like that? It was no secret in Srixby’s circles that she and Linda rarely saw eye to eye.

Yet, Linda’s resentment toward Hadley stemmed from a more profound tragedy… That year, a devastating loss had occurred—Linda had lost her child because of Hadley.

Why, then, did Hadley express such intense disdain for Linda just now when Linda was the real victim here?

Eric shut his eyes, a thought hovering at the brink of understanding, yet it eluded him.

For the next few days, Hadley hadn’t been needed on set. Her part in the drama was small, after all.

One morning, she allowed herself a little extra sleep. Awakening, she found Joy curled up beside her.

Gently, Hadley reached out to caress Joy’s soft cheeks. “Joy, it’s time to…” She halted mid-sentence.

Why was Joy’s face so unusually warm?

called out, managing to keep her voice even despite her rising concern.

heavy and watery, looking up at

voice, she murmured,

grabbed a thermometer and checked Joy’s

38.9 degrees Celsius—Joy was running a

heart sank as Joy’s fever confirmed her fears. A plaintive sob broke from Joy’s small form. Her tears began to fall as she whimpered, “Mommy, I don’t feel

into her arms, Hadley’s concern deepened. “We’re going to put on some clothes and head to the hospital, okay? The doctor will help you feel

Joy whimpered again.

in, alerted by the noise.

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Hadley said urgently, “We need to leave now. Joy is really sick. We have

it!” Melba responded, quickly springing

arms, with Melba trailing behind as they left the

Joy’s voice was raspy from crying. “Mommy, where’s Eric? Isn’t he supposed to come

have to be brave now,” Hadley soothed, her own