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.

love for her will never

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 to have surgery. If she can see you before that… it’ll mean the world to

second, a gentle breath escaping her lips as she met his gaze. “Did you agree to go back to the Scott family? Was

froze, nodding once,

She already knew.

exactly

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

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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

a soft smile.

house—six sons and three

anything impressive.” Eric had told her this

Eric’s recent injuries probably

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