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

Chapter 1359:

Eric reached out to Cordell, rattling off a detailed list of tasks. “Empty the two rooms beside mine. One of them needs a large walk-in closet and the other a cozy child’s bedroom, complete with child-proof furniture. Oh, and spruce up the garden while you’re at it…”

His requests were so extensive that Hadley and Joy couldn’t settle in right away.

“Perhaps it’s a blessing in disguise,” Eric mused, cradling Joy tenderly in his arms while casting a gentle glance at Hadley. “This gives us time to ensure everything’s just right. I’ll have Dr. Nixon stop by for a visit, too.”

Thurston Nixon, Joy’s devoted hematologist, was a reassuring presence they trusted.

Hadley nodded, her thoughts perfectly aligned with his.

As they spoke, a nurse glided in with a treatment cart to administer Eric’s afternoon therapy. His regimen now included morning, afternoon, and evening sessions, with doctors keeping a close eye on his injured finger.

Once the nurse departed, Hadley tucked two soft throw pillows beneath Eric’s left hand, propping it up with care. She stole a glance at his little finger. “Can you feel anything there?” she asked softly.

and painful,” Eric admitted candidly, “but it’s worse

“That’s good. The doctor mentioned that pain is a hopeful sign.

echoed

entered, armed with a laptop and a neat stack of documents, greeting

with a nod, sensing the work awaiting them. She beckoned to Joy. “Come, sweetheart, let’s play

carry

Hadley scooped Joy up, pausing briefly to remind Eric,

a warm smile spreading. “I won’t forget,” he

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“Don’t worry, I’ll keep an eye on

let you get on

Hadley carried Joy off to play, occasionally

the bed and mobile table were already piled high with documents and files. Eric was engrossed in discussion with Phillips, his brow furrowed in

so absorbed, so commanding—a side of