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

Chapter 917:

Hadley was taken aback. “We’re in the city. What fireworks are you talking about?”

Setting off fireworks was not allowed in the city, even on a night like this.

“Don’t worry.” Eric reassured her with a calm smile. “I’ve set everything up. Joy will get to see the fireworks.” He then quietly went into Joy’s room.

There she was, stretched out on the bed like a little frog, deeply asleep. Eric gently bent down and scooped Joy up, cradling her carefully in his arms.

Joy pouted as she nestled into a comfortable spot and kept sleeping, undisturbed by the movement.

As they left the room, Eric motioned to Hadley, whispering, “Draw the curtains open and turn off the main lights.”

“Okay.” Hadley was puzzled but followed his instructions.

Eric glanced at the clock on the wall. It was perfect timing. He looked at Joy in his arms.

“Should we wake her?” He paused, but then decided. “No, better not.”

the night outside suddenly

“Hadley, look!”

up sharply, seeing fireworks bursting

The following set of lights sparkled clearly in the shape of

take a photo. Joy

quickly grabbed her phone and began filming. The bright flashes lit up her face. Eric, holding

“Hadley, merry Christmas.”

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Hadley tilted her face slightly to

Eric leaned in and placed

as she tried to push him away. “Come

fell heavily to the floor,

caught in her throat, her thoughts scattering as she dropped to one knee, swiftly pulling Joy into her embrace before spinning to check on

arms, her small face crumpling as tears

alright, Joy. Mommy’s got you,” Hadley murmured, calming her daughter

from her room,

said urgently, passing Joy