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

Chapter 1067:

Before this moment, Eric had wielded Joy’s health as a bargaining chip, coercing Hadley into accepting his proposal.

Now that Hadley had found her daughter a matching donor, that leverage had vanished.

A gentle smile graced Hadley’s lips. “Joy is my daughter, and I’ll cherish her always. You needn’t worry.”

She kept silent about the successful bone marrow match, wary of Eric’s volatile nature. The revelation could spark unpredictable consequences.

Eric had stooped to using Joy to threaten her. She couldn’t let her guard down.

“Needn’t worry?” Eric echoed, his eyes narrowing as a sardonic grin curled his lips. “You’re banking on the fact that, even if you walk away, I would never turn my back on Joy, aren’t you?”

Was he really never going to turn his back on Joy?

Hadley’s gaze flickered with surprise. She had entertained the thought before but hadn’t dared stake Joy’s future on it.

now made her feel

soft yet steady. “I’m thankful for your devotion to Joy. You’re always welcome to

her hand, slipping the red diamond ring from her finger and setting it

then gathered her bag

ring left her hand, Eric’s chest tightened. She was serious—she was leaving him. She no longer wanted him. Once she stepped through that door, he would have

“Hadley!”

behind. Facing away, Hadley

cheek brushed her neck as he begged, “Don’t leave! I can’t let you

emotion. “Please, don’t forsake me. I’m lost without

is your gateway

lover—she was his family, his anchor,

embrace, Hadley closed her eyes, a

departure won’t shatter you. Life moves forward, with or without me. When I first came to Blathe, I thought I would crumble

in Blathe, Hadley’s gaze grew icy and resolute. She gave a wry chuckle. “Believe me, people are tougher than they realize. You’ll prove

for his arm, gently trying to

before, I didn’t cling. Now, I ask you to do the same.