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

Chapter 1404:

By seven that evening, Hadley wrapped up her scenes. Eric arrived right on time.

Earlier, he had arranged for someone to pick Joy up from Olisvale Bay and bring her to Scott Group headquarters. After finishing his meetings, he brought Joy along to the film set.

As soon as Hadley stepped outside, Eric got out of the car and opened the door.

“Mommy!” Joy sat in the backseat, holding her doll. She stretched her arms out excitedly at the sight of her mother. “I came to pick you up!”

“Thank you, Joy.”

Hadley slid into the seat and hugged her daughter tightly. She smiled and asked gently, “Did you eat well today? Are you feeling okay? Did you take a nap?”

“I did all of that…”

arms. Eric watched in silence, warmth spreading in his chest. He

away from the city and headed toward Flynn Mansion. Two days earlier, Eric and Ernest had agreed over the phone—tonight, they would

The car glided through without pause and eased to a stop in front of the grand main

Eric instinctively

at him and frowned. “Joy’s a big girl now. She doesn’t need to be

still little,” Eric stubbornly said. “And don’t forget, she just had

waiting for a reply, he stepped out of the car with Joy in

tales

was spoiling their daughter again. The girl was already used to his

Ernest stood waiting, with

afar, Locke tugged

a nod. “Go

he ran, his little legs pumped hard, and

encouraging smile. “Locke came all