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

Chapter 1478:

“Of course.”

Hadley tucked a stray curl behind Joy’s ear, her voice like honey. “Let’s go get you into your beautiful gown, my little twin.”

“Yay!” Joy squealed, her excitement bubbling over as she twirled in place.

As they’d promised each other, mother and daughter dressed to match—two glimmering reflections of joy and love. When they stood before the mirror, the image was almost surreal: Hadley, graceful and composed; Joy, radiant and bursting with glee.

But in the corner of the room, Eric watched quietly, his gaze lingering on Hadley. She was smiling, laughing even—but her eyes didn’t match the rest. He didn’t say anything—not yet. Joy’s laughter still filled the space, and he wasn’t about to dim it.

It wasn’t until they returned to Olisvale Bay, after Joy had been tucked away under Melba’s care, that Eric finally sought her out.

bedroom, Hadley had already slipped out of her

as she set the phone down—and that

knuckles. “Why the serious look? Is it

spot on—and there didn’t

her voice even but tinged with unease. “Any idea what

clearly caught off

in a frown as he shook his head. “Don’t let that kind of

his expression carefully. “She agreed to the

wants to

eyes narrowed slightly, suspicious. “She told you

flashed her a grin. “Ernest

“Come on, what are you thinking? I’ve been glued to you and Joy all