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

Chapter 1189:

He tugged at the corners of his mouth, trying to force a smile. “I’m okay. Really, don’t worry. Once the toxin’s out of my system, I’ll be better.”

Hadley gave a small nod, that same soft smile still on her lips.

But seeing it only made Eric feel more uneasy.

She never smiled at him like that—never so gently, so… distant.

“Thanks.” Her deep eyes locked with his—bright, yet empty of tears. Hadley’s smile remained, calm and patient. “This is all for Brady… and for Joy.”

“Don’t even say that!” Eric’s face tensed, and he quickly interrupted. “Saving Brady is for Joy. She’s my daughter—everything I do is for her.”

Hadley’s expression softened, a gentle nod following her words. “I see. I’m sure Joy will feel so grateful.”

“Knowing how much you care…” There was a slight pause before she added, “I’ve been confused these past few days. I thought… you had stopped caring about Joy.” She was genuinely sorry. She had misunderstood Eric, thinking she alone was worried about Joy’s well-being.

Joy’s parents. Our love for her will never change.

in front of her—a quiet, hopeful gesture. “You need to get better, though. Joy hasn’t seen you in two days, and she misses you. She’s about

her lips as she met

froze, nodding

She already knew.

wasn’t exactly

the move, trying to track Brady down, Hadley had

your mind

she knew one thing for sure—Eric had no plans of going back to

tightened before curling into a soft smile.

had a full house—six sons and

impressive.” Eric had told her this when they’d run into

some of Eric’s recent injuries probably had more to do

the Scotts meant stepping into a world lined with