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

Chapter 937:

“It’s alright,” he replied gently, shaking his head. He looked at her again, noting how calm and composed she appeared. “I was in a serious accident a few years ago,” he said softly. “I’m still dealing with the aftermath. This place offers a quiet environment. I come here regularly to rest and recover.”

“I see,” Elissa murmured, quietly thoughtful. Despite his own struggles, he’d still leapt into freezing water to save her. That spoke volumes.

She reached out, found a small piece of candy from the plate, and extended it toward him. “Here. A little sweet for Christmas. Things will get better, you’ll see.”

Ernest accepted the candy, his fingers brushing hers for a moment. A slow smile tugged at his lips. “I hope so,” he said quietly. “Thank you.”

After the event wrapped up, Ernest quietly accompanied Elissa back to her house. When they reached her door, he gently reached out to stop her.

“Hold on a second,” he said.

Elissa turned toward him, curious. “What is it?”

pen case he’d been carrying earlier. He held it

Christmas gift,” he

blinked, caught off

hesitated, visibly flustered. Given how little time they’d known each other, it felt strange to be receiving a

head. “I don’t think I

gently. “It’s nothing extravagant. I got it from the company’s holiday party. I don’t need it, and I’d

but then slowly reached for the box. “Well…

“You’re welcome.”

at g αℓ

she felt the contours of

carefully, and her eyes widened with realization.

on his lips. “Wasn’t sure if it’d be useful

voice bubbling with excitement.

amused. “Well then, I guess it found the right person after all. A happy