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

Chapter 323:

As she walked toward her apartment, Hadley murmured softly, “A birthday means I’ll need a gift. But what could I get him?” For the first time in a long while, money wasn’t a pressing issue. Cristian had efficiently handled her divorce settlement, leaving Hadley with a considerable sum from Eric.

Still, no matter how much she had, she wouldn’t waste it carelessly.

For one, years of habit had taught her to be mindful of spending. More importantly, Joy would need financial security in the future—this money was meant for her.

It was true that accepting help made it harder to hold onto resentment. Thanks to the alimony, Hadley’s bitterness toward Eric had softened considerably.

Returning to the present, Hadley pondered Denver’s gift again. Considering Denver’s privileged upbringing, he likely received either luxurious gifts or deeply personal gestures.

Anything lavish was clearly beyond Hadley’s budget.

Thus, something lovely and handmade would be the perfect alternative.

heading home, Hadley settled on

home, she veered toward

offering everything from street food

early hour, few vendors had fully opened their stands, and the street

her intended item,

everything neatly before boiling some corn on

completed her usual routine practice, showered briefly, and had her dinner. After finishing, she diligently cleared and cleaned

untied the plastic bag she’d brought from the market. Inside was a smooth, pure white piece of cotton fabric. She

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Clare Pearson, had spent her entire life sewing, using this talent to lovingly raise Hadley and fund her dancing dreams. Dance lessons were costly, but Clare never complained, always providing support

helping Clare in her spare moments, picking up sewing skills along the