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

Chapter 1576:

“I know you’re awake…” he added, leaning over to help her sit up.

Her eyes snapped open, annoyance flaring as she glared at him. “Eric! Why do you have to be so relentless? Can’t you give me some peace?”

“Not anymore.” Bitterness tinged his voice as he gathered her into his arms. “I’m not going to leave you on your own again. Never.”

A wave of emotion burned behind her eyes. She said nothing.

A sharp knock rattled the door.

Both turned in unison.

Outside, Joy’s small voice called out, “Mommy, are you in there? Are you awake yet?”

Their eyes met, sharing a silent understanding. Hadley spoke urgently. “Go—don’t let Joy come inside!”

“Got it.”

Eric moved quickly.

the door, and

a glimpse of her mother. “Is

“Not now, sweetheart.”

a sweep of his arms, Eric lifted Joy, gently keeping her from entering the

eyes shimmered with disappointment. “Why can’t I? I miss Mommy. I want to see

well today.” Patiently, Eric crouched

Joy’s recent surgery, even a

have to

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recalling exactly what her mother had

Mommy feels better. Then you can spend all the time you want with her.

small pout. “Alright… Is Mommy very

her. “She’s just got a little cold. Once

Joy’s voice as