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

Chapter 651:

“You’re here!” she cried out joyfully.

With a leap from the swing, the little girl was quickly enveloped in Eric’s welcoming arms.

Snuggling against him, Joy asked, “Did you come just to see me?”

“Indeed, I did,” Eric answered, his smile broadening.

“Do you need something from me?” Joy asked, curious.

“Actually, I have something for you,” Eric replied, producing a small box from his coat pocket and flicking it open with a deft motion of his wrist.

“This is for you, Joy. What do you think?”

Her eyes lit up at the sight of the gift. “It’s beautiful!”

As she reached out tentatively, her hand paused mid-air.

“What’s the matter?” Eric asked, a curious look crossing his face. “Isn’t it to your liking?”

him, yet with a pause. “But

her mother had clearly done an

comforted her, gently tousling her hair. “We’re friends, right? Remember your hairpin that went missing? I found this new pair for you.

eyes shimmered, touched by

liked Minnie Mouse! Gratefully, she threw her

heart swelled with a warm, affectionate glow. “And I like

𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗴⍺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧸ⅽ𝗈𝗺

from the box.

“Please do!”

poised

place?” Joy patted her head, searching.

beautiful,” Eric confirmed with a heartfelt smile, his eyes soft. “Joy, you’re the prettiest

air, her voice light and joyful. “Thank

“You’re most welcome.”

charming expressions, Eric felt a pull at his heartstrings to delve

Blathe, he had been aware of her frail condition,

a closer connection,

“Joy, you…”