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

Chapter 1128:

“Is that you, Eric?” Joy peered through her tears, her eyes large and shimmering like freshly washed grapes.

Once she recognized him, she didn’t hesitate, jumping into his arms. “It is you! You’re really here!”

“Yes, I am!”

As he held his daughter tightly, Eric’s emotions surged, his eyes dampening with tears he fought to hold back. “Yes, I’m here now.” In his embrace, Joy’s sobs continued, her feelings of neglect pouring out. “Eric, why did you stay away so long?”

“I’m sorry,” Eric whispered, his voice thick with regret as he felt the weight of her simple question. “That was my mistake.” His absence hadn’t been by choice.

Eric was concerned that his presence might complicate things for Hadley. He also feared that visiting too often would make it more difficult to leave them behind when necessary.

“Time for bed, little one.” Eric gently carried Joy to her room, planting a soft kiss on her forehead. “How about a bedtime story?”

“Yes, please!”

resting side by side, father and daughter lay quietly on the bed. Joy’s eyes grew heavy as the story carried her

she murmured, half-asleep. “Is Mommy

at her question. Softly, he assured

“Okay.”

sleep take her. Eric rose

Outside, Melba was waiting.

“Mr. Flynn.”

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“Mr. Flynn, will

and confident. “I’m leaving

“Take care, Mr. Flynn.”

building, his phone rang.

“What’s the update?”

“It’s a bit complicated.”

bloodshot, muttering like a child lost in a nightmare. “I swear I didn’t push her. I didn’t even touch