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

Chapter 1627:

Hadley straightened the moment she heard him. “What is it, Ernest? Tell me.”

“It’s Elissa… Her treatment’s scheduled for tomorrow.”

The sessions had originally been weekly, and Eric had already joined her once since his return. But with signs of improvement, the doctor had bumped it up to twice a week.

Ernest had just returned from a week away in Srixby, and the backlog at work left him stretched thin, with no time to spare.

“You’re the only one I can count on right now. Hadley, I hate to trouble you, but…”

“Ernest, please don’t say that. We’re family, alright?” She cut in with a soft laugh. “And it’s no trouble at all. I’ll take Elissa to the appointment tomorrow and make sure she’s looked after.”

“Thank you. Knowing you’re with her puts my mind at ease.”

“It’s settled then. Bye.” She ended the call and set the phone down.

into bed, their conversation drifting lazily. “What’s really going on

is fine. Just… missing a few pieces. That’s

loss? That’s kind

“What kind of nonsense is that?

“Oh—right. My bad.”

day. Elissa had a full schedule, so her appointment was

texted to let her know she’d

sharp, Elissa wrapped up her tasks and stepped out of the office. Hadley was already at the

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“Elissa, hop in.”

“Coming!”

turned to

to ask

Elissa recited

that spot.” Hadley hesitated, her expression flickering with mild