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

Chapter 1442:

“Stay a while longer, okay?” she suggested. “When Joy wakes up, spend some time with her before you leave.”

Before, they hadn’t had that chance. But now that they lived together, they could—and should—give Joy what she deserved: both her parents present. And when Hadley wasn’t around, that responsibility fell to him.

“Okay,” Eric nodded, the dried fruit still in his mouth. No complaints.

Meanwhile, at Flynn Mansion, Ernest had just ended the call and let out a quiet sigh. When he looked up, Linda was already approaching in her wheelchair.

She offered a smile. “Morning.”

“Morning,” Ernest replied, weighing his next words. Now might be the right time.

“What’s wrong? You look like you’ve got something to say.”

“I do,” Ernest nodded, paused, and then spoke directly. “Eric called. He’s found a doctor for you.”

faded. She gave a tight nod.

well-known. He’s treated many

face stayed neutral. “Sounds

your

calm. She listened, but

His schedule is packed. You should

Before he could finish, Linda let out

look, her smile edged with disdain.

“Linda,” Ernest frowned.

Her smile vanished, and her gaze turned cold. “You want to send me

your

Is that what we’re calling it? You just want me out of the picture. You think I’m in the way.

drew tight. “Is that really

Linda snapped. “You’re tired of me now,

who pulled you through? If it weren’t for