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

Chapter 1158:

“There’s no need to thank me. I wish I could do more to help with Joy’s situation.” Denver hesitated for a moment, and then pulled out another small box from his pocket. “This is for you.”

Hadley raised an eyebrow, curious. “What is it this time?”

“A cinnabar bracelet.” Denver opened the box to reveal a string of rich red beads. “You’ve been having trouble sleeping lately, haven’t you? Cinnabar is believed to have calming properties. It might help.”

Hadley let out a soft chuckle. Her sleepless nights were due to Joy’s upcoming surgery, but she had to admit, Denver’s thoughtfulness touched her deeply.

“Thank you,” she said, her eyes glistening with emotion.

Denver really was a kind soul.

“May I put it on for you?”

“Alright.”

With that, Denver carefully slipped the bracelet onto Hadley’s wrist.

away. He lowered his head, scooped a large spoonful of food, and shoved it into

food? Why did it taste so

speared some vegetables next and stuffed them into his mouth. They were bland. Tasteless. Still, he kept eating, bite after bite, until his

the bitterness lingered.

the hospital suite with Joy. Melba had returned to Hadley’s apartment on Milland Road and planned

midnight, Joy was fast

on the sofa nearby, half-asleep himself, when he heard

like a

Jenkins here with you?” the

thrill at g αℓ ησ

caught Hadley

asked back, her voice flickering

around earlier, but he’d slipped away a while back. It

the nurse said, giving a small shake of her head. She’d found his

“What’s happening?”

Eric stepped into view, drawn