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

Chapter 1030:

By the time the afternoon rolled around, Melba was back. Joy, now awake and cradled in Eric’s arms, appeared much better.

“I’ll take over. Mr. Flynn, you must be hungry too, right? Why don’t you and Hadley go out for a bite?” She had followed Hadley’s earlier directive to prepare food only for Joy.

“Sure,” Eric agreed, passing Joy to Melba. He brushed Joy’s head affectionately. “Enjoy your meal. We’ll return shortly.”

“Okay…” After her fever, Joy’s voice was tender but spirited. She flapped her small hand. “Bye-bye, Mom. Bye-bye, Eric.”

Her playful spirit shone through now that she felt a bit better. “Make sure you buy something yummy for Mommy.”

Eric stopped, a smile breaking across his face, and then he nodded in agreement. “You got it. I’ll make sure of it.”

Finding themselves with little appetite, they chose a nearby café and settled for simple set meals, eating without much conversation. With his injured arm, Eric struggled somewhat with his food, and Hadley finished eating first.

and took a sip of water, sensing the right

tone, “We’ve discussed marriage before.

his features hardening. “Why wouldn’t it be? Are you thinking

pulling away,” Hadley said, shaking her head slightly. “But do you really think, under

Eric responded, setting his utensils aside to look her directly

a hint of irony. “Have you forgotten how you almost threw your life away

you implying?” A rush of emotions flickered through Eric’s eyes. “Are you jealous? Didn’t you claim to have no

replied, maintaining her composure. “However, Linda does care about you a great deal. And yet, you’re here, wanting to marry me. Don’t

where your journey

on him. He had been fooling himself, believing Hadley might actually be showing signs of

with a pained chuckle, his words hoarse as he tried to mask

out in anger. However, she held

“Eric, you’re truly despicable!”