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.”

was logical,

Asking him for this felt

long time. Your

Elissa finally gave in, her voice softer

Robin replied, his expression easing. “I’ll let you know how she’s doing once

Ontmond State,

morning, Linda, accompanied by her caregiver, returned to her

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as they passed the outpatient building, it started to rain—sudden and

let’s go inside before we

“All right.”

wheeled Linda into the outpatient hall, joining the crowd already

from his hair. “It’s raining, so I have to step in

was on a call