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

Chapter 1492:

“Thanks,” Eric said, heading outside.

The doors led to a lush garden bordering an artificial lake, its circulating water system creating a soft, trickling melody near the entrance. Interwoven with the sound were Hadley and Joy’s bright giggles.

Eric quickened his steps, spotting them crouched by the lake, their heads bent close together.

He cleared his throat gently, announcing his presence without startling them, and then approached, standing behind them.

“What are you two scheming about?” he asked, his tone warm and curious.

Joy sprang up, waving her small hand excitedly. “Mommy’s making me a whistle!”

“Is that so?”

Eric’s eyes flicked to Hadley, intrigued. A whistle? It looked like… a peach pit.

a look,” he said, reaching for the object in

and clutching the pit to her chest.

“Oh, I see…”

lifting Joy into his arms and crouching beside Hadley. He reached out, brushing a loose strand

what’s the

can’t tell?” Hadley glanced up, her eyes

her hand, a remnant from the fruit she and Joy had shared after dinner.

finish this side, I’ll hollow out the kernel and clean it. It’ll be a proper whistle you can

incredible,” Eric said, playing up his

now

a skeptical look. “You never made these when

his voice softening. “Growing up, just having food on

smoothing the pit. “All done!” she finally

eagerly. “Can I

“It’s still dirty. We need to clean

brushing off her hands. “Let’s head