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

Chapter 1156:

“Understood.”

A nurse was assigned to assist with the testing process. She accompanied Joy and Brady throughout the diagnostic wing. They moved from one floor to another, nearly covering the entire building.

Some of the procedures were physically uncomfortable.

Even a grown man like Brady found them hard to endure. So, it was no surprise that for Joy, each test felt like a punishing ordeal.

Joy clung to Eric’s shoulder and whimpered, “Is it not done yet? I don’t…”

Eric had been carrying her all day. He refused to let her walk even a single step.

Watching his daughter go through so much was already unbearable. But hearing her cry? That broke him.

“Stay strong, sweetheart,” Eric whispered, holding her close. The ache ran deep, from his chest to his fingertips. “This is the last one. Once we finish the tests, we can proceed with the surgery. After that, you’ll get better, and you’ll be healthy again.”

Joy tilted her head and looked up at Hadley, doubt flickering in her

comfort and trust, her faith still rested in

“Mommy, is that true?”

hair and assured her, “Yes,

Joy pressed her lips together, gave a small

Jenkins, Mr. Flynn, we’re ready for the next

arms. But as he held her, he noticed how quiet she had

quickly shook her head and nestled her cheek against his shoulder. “If I’m brave, Mommy won’t

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her expression unusually serious for someone so young. Then, she added, “When I was sick and sleeping, I heard Mommy crying. Mommy said I can’t leave her alone and

it blurred his vision. Because of her illness and being raised

closer to Eric and whispered, “I won’t leave

out,