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.”

yes, of course, your mommy is the

a contented sigh and then cheerfully returned

Hadley didn’t

nightstand, then wandered to the plush toy nestled in

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

ties drawing them together? They had formed a bond despite not knowing they were actually father and

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

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and love couldn’t be

comforting to know that Joy could one day be cherished in the embrace

too, must have craved the love of a father,

at the dance troupe, Elissa approached Hadley with a radiant smile. “Hadley, Linda chose my

her expression one of delighted surprise. “You kept that quiet! Why didn’t you

slightly, Elissa responded with a sheepish grin. “I

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

Linda, Hadley couldn’t

her design for her wedding, a high-profile event with the influential Flynn family in Srixby, was nearly a