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

Chapter 654:

“What makes you say that?”

“He’s kind to me.”

At that moment, Melba walked in to check on them, overhearing the conversation. She laughed heartily. “You’re still so young, Joy. How can you understand kindness?”

“He is!” Joy, feeling slighted yet steadfast, stood her ground. “And he’s very handsome too!”

Melba couldn’t contain her amusement, bursting into another fit of laughter. “Oh dear, you’re quite the charmer! Is it just because he’s good-looking?”

Joy’s eyes widened, a mix of earnestness and anxiety shining through.

“Mommy! It’s true—he’s a good man!”

“Okay, okay.” Hadley gave in with a helpless smile. “Mommy believes you, sweetheart.”

“See, Melba?” With a victorious little huff, Joy cuddled closer to Hadley. “Mommy is the best.”

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hairpins resting on the nightstand, then wandered to the plush toy nestled in the cabinet. With a deep exhale, Hadley sighed

to Eric when he purchased these gifts, he had chosen them for his

of blood ties drawing them together? They had formed a bond despite not knowing they were

eyes, replaying the scene of Eric with Joy in the park—his gaze filled with genuine

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love couldn’t

Joy could one day be cherished in the embrace

have craved the love of

at the dance troupe, Elissa approached Hadley with a radiant

responded, her expression one of delighted surprise. “You kept that quiet!

“I guess I was just worried I might jinx

wonderful news.” Hadley offered a playful grin. “It seems Linda is quite taken with your

her reservations about Linda, Hadley couldn’t deny the significance of

with the influential Flynn family in