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.

the room, Eric glanced over, but then quickly looked away. He lowered his head, scooped a large spoonful of food, and shoved it into

wrong with the food? Why did it taste so

them into his mouth. They were bland.

lingered. Thick

Eric stayed in the inner room of the hospital suite with Joy. Melba had returned to Hadley’s apartment on Milland Road and planned to come back early

Joy was fast

nearby, half-asleep himself, when he heard faint voices

like

is Mr. Jenkins here with

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caught Hadley

not in his room?” Hadley asked back, her

back. It was so late—wasn’t he supposed to be asleep

She’d found his room empty during her

“What’s happening?”

the room as Eric stepped into view, drawn by the