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

Chapter 1358:

“Joy,” he began softly, “you and your mother will be coming to stay at my home for a while. How would you feel about that?”

“Your house?” The concept seemed to intrigue her, her small brow furrowing thoughtfully.

Joy’s expansive eyes blinked slowly, her cherubic features contemplative. She sought confirmation from her mother with a quick glance, and upon receiving Hadley’s subtle nod of reassurance, her own smile blossomed in response.

“Okay!” she agreed brightly. “But where exactly is your house?”

“Well, my place is somewhat distant,” Eric explained, his tone automatically gentling when addressing Joy. “However, vehicles are always available to transport you to any destination. It’ll be very convenient.”

“Additionally,” he continued, a note of pride entering his voice, “the property features an expansive garden and sprawling lawn. You’ll have endless space for play without ever needing to venture beyond our boundaries.”

eyes widening with excitement. “Are there slides there? And swings,

He faltered momentarily, realizing his place lacked such standard

and quickly offered, “Not currently, but I can arrange

with

exclaimed before Hadley could

Joy squirmed free from her mother’s hold and launched herself into Eric’s waiting embrace. “Slides and swings are my absolute

a single eyebrow, adopting an exaggerated expression of wounded pride. “Is your affection

too, of course!” she

Joy flung her arms around Eric’s neck and bestowed an enthusiastic

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his skin. “You’ll protect us from all the bad people and look after Mommy and me. You’re the absolute best! Thank

force of a physical blow, his heart convulsing painfully as unexpected moisture gathered at the corners of his