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

Chapter 1654:

“She says no.” Elissa let out a soft sigh. “She looked okay in the video call. It’s just… she’s far away, and she doesn’t want me traveling all that way.”

Robin’s brows drew together in thought. “Didn’t your mom used to live in Aradimen?”

“She still does,” Elissa replied. “She had the surgery at Mayo Hospital—it’s one of the top facilities in Aradimen.”

Thank goodness for that. Knowing her mom was in capable hands was the only thing keeping Elissa from completely unraveling.

“I see,” Robin murmured, and then his eyes lit up with an idea. “I’m actually heading to Aradimen in a few days… business stuff. I could stop by and check in on your mom.”

Elissa blinked, caught off guard. “That’s thoughtful, but really—there’s no need. Don’t trouble yourself.”

“It’s no trouble at all,” Robin said firmly. “I’m going anyway, and it wouldn’t take much to visit her on your behalf. It might give you some peace of mind.”

offer was logical,

They weren’t married anymore. Asking him for this felt

a touch of sadness in his smile. “We may be divorced, but we’ve known each other a long time. Your mom has always felt like family to me. It only feels right to check in

in, her voice softer now. “Alright… thank you. I really

expression easing. “I’ll let you know how she’s doing once I’ve seen

Hospital, Ontmond

returned to her room after finishing a

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as they passed the outpatient building, it

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“All right.”

into the outpatient hall, joining the

the door, brushing rain from his hair. “It’s raining, so I have

a call with