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

watched the mother-daughter pair make up with a contented sigh

night, Hadley didn’t leave Joy’s

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

he purchased these gifts, he had chosen them for

drawing them together? They had formed a bond despite not

eyes, replaying the scene of Eric with Joy in the

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and love

know that Joy could one day be cherished in

the love of

approached Hadley with a radiant smile.

expression one of delighted surprise. “You

Elissa responded with a sheepish grin. “I guess I was

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

Hadley couldn’t deny the significance of

Elissa, having Linda choose her design for her wedding, a high-profile event with the influential Flynn family in Srixby, was