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.”

of course, your mommy is

mother-daughter pair make up with a contented sigh and then cheerfully returned to

Hadley didn’t leave

eyes lingered on the hairpins resting on the nightstand, then wandered to the plush toy nestled in

purchased these gifts, he had chosen them for his

connection be an unseen thread of blood ties drawing them together? They had formed a bond despite not knowing they

with Joy in the

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warmth and love

Joy could one

have craved the love of a father,

approached Hadley with a radiant smile. “Hadley, Linda chose

her expression one of delighted surprise.

slightly, Elissa responded with a sheepish grin. “I guess I was just

what? That’s wonderful news.” Hadley offered a playful grin. “It seems Linda is quite taken with

about Linda, Hadley couldn’t deny the

event with the influential Flynn