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.

Our love for her will never change. I’m just relieved to see you’re okay

in two days, and

Eric’s voice cracked with unease, the words heavy in the air. Hadley paused for a second, a gentle breath escaping her lips as she met his gaze. “Did you agree to go back to the Scott family? Was that the price

nodding once,

She already knew.

exactly a

family was on the move, trying to track Brady down, Hadley had figured

mind wander with

the full story, but she knew one thing for sure—Eric had no plans of going

into a soft smile. “Just… take care of

house—six sons

more famous for backstabbing each other than for anything impressive.” Eric had told

thought about it, some of Eric’s recent injuries probably had

back to the Scotts meant stepping into