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?”

a pause. “But Mommy

surprised by her maturity; her mother had clearly done

“We’re friends, right? Remember your hairpin that went missing? I found

eyes shimmered, touched by

hadn’t expected him to remember she liked Minnie Mouse! Gratefully, she threw her arms

glow. “And I

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hairpins from the box. “May I

“Please do!”

each poised to become a

her head, searching. “Do I

heartfelt smile, his eyes

the air, her

“You’re most welcome.”

pull at his

had been aware of her frail

connection, he considered offering his

“Joy, you…”