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?”

it.” Joy quickly reassured him, yet with a pause. “But Mommy said I shouldn’t

by her maturity; her mother had clearly done an excellent

gently tousling her hair. “We’re friends, right? Remember your hairpin that went missing?

touched by his

him to remember she liked Minnie Mouse! Gratefully, she threw

with a warm, affectionate glow. “And I

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box. “May I

“Please do!”

poised to

Joy patted her head, searching. “Do I look

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

her voice light and

“You’re most welcome.”

pull at his heartstrings to delve deeper

he had been aware of

feeling a closer connection, he considered offering his

“Joy, you…”