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

Joy hasn’t seen you in two days, and she misses you. She’s about

her lips as she

nodding

She already knew.

exactly

Scott family was on the move, trying to

your mind wander with

know the full story, but she knew one thing for sure—Eric had no plans of going back to them. But now he did, for their daughter’s

curling into a soft smile. “Just… take care of yourself,

full house—six

anything impressive.” Eric had told her this

some of Eric’s recent injuries probably had more to do with family drama than

to the Scotts meant stepping into a world