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

Chapter 1194:

She knew, logically, that everything she was seeing was standard post-op care—nothing to be alarmed about. But a mother’s heart rarely listened to reason.

Joy wasn’t even four years old yet. And seeing her so small, so vulnerable, surrounded by wires and machines… it was too much.

“Time’s up,” the nurse gently reminded them. “Please don’t worry. We’ll take excellent care of Joy.”

“Thank you. We’re truly grateful,” Eric replied.

Even after they stepped out of the sterile ward area, Hadley couldn’t shake the heaviness in her chest. Her composure, already fragile, threatened to crumble.

Eric looked over at her, torn. He wanted to offer comfort, but his heart was just as heavy. How could it not be?

Joy was so young, yet she had already endured more than most would in a lifetime.

After a long pause, he finally spoke in a quiet voice. “Let’s try to stay hopeful… This is the final stretch. Once Joy gets through this, the rest of her life will be filled with nothing but happiness.”

eyes glistening, startled

heart gave a sharp twist. He quickly pulled a tissue from his pocket

few days, getting ready for her surgery,” he added softly. “Since we can’t be by Joy’s side right now, use this time to

Hadley’s tears as she nodded and accepted the tissue.

phone began to ring.

your treatment today

gently. “I’ll

the call, he turned to Hadley. “Shall I walk you back to

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her to the hematology department,

him a light smile. “I’ll head in now. Let me know if anything comes up.” With a

nor had it been particularly warm—it was balanced, courteous… and somehow, heartbreakingly distant. Eric stood frozen for a moment, watching her disappear

feel like she was slipping further and further away? A strange hollowness settled

never truly held her close—yet somehow, it felt