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?”

reassured him, yet with a pause. “But Mommy said I shouldn’t accept gifts from

mother had clearly done

right? Remember your hairpin that went missing? I found this new pair for you. Look, they also have Minnie

eyes shimmered, touched

to remember she liked Minnie Mouse! Gratefully, she threw her arms

warm, affectionate glow.

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the box. “May I put these on for

“Please do!”

poised

her head, searching. “Do I

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

air, her voice light and

“You’re most welcome.”

expressions, Eric felt a pull at his heartstrings to

of her frail condition, yet the specifics remained

feeling a closer connection, he

“Joy, you…”