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.”

looked up at Hadley, doubt

when it came to comfort and trust, her faith

“Mommy, is that true?”

hair and assured her, “Yes,

pressed her lips together, gave a

Jenkins, Mr. Flynn, we’re ready for the next test,” the nurse informed

his feet with Joy still in his arms. But as he held her, he noticed how quiet

shook her head and nestled her cheek

words hit him like a wave. Tears welled up, but he blinked them back. “Joy…

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Then, she added, “When I was sick

twisted into a painful knot. The pain was so intense it blurred his vision. Because of her illness and being raised by a single mother, Joy had

“I won’t leave Mommy. I

out,