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

Chapter 1494:

Eric paused and then said, “I’ve got an idea that might help her warm up to me naturally. But I will need you to agree.”

Hadley turned to him, intrigued. “What’s your plan?”

“It’s just…” Eric looked straight into Hadley’s eyes—so clear, so warm, brimming with tenderness. “If we get married again, I’ll naturally become her father. As for everything that happened before, we can explain it to her when she’s older.”

Hadley paused at his words.

That… actually made sense.

Joy was still little. There was no need to burden her with things she couldn’t understand yet. If they got remarried and Joy grew up with Eric by her side, loving and protecting her, she’d come to see him as her dad. In time, she might not even remember that he wasn’t there during her earliest years.

That would be the gentlest path for her.

had never truly stopped to consider it—not seriously, anyway.

her hand a gentle squeeze, his voice low and steady. “Would you be willing? Would

caught her off guard. She didn’t answer

There’s no pressure

gentle, comforting smile. “No rush. You don’t need to decide right now.

things a bit today. Marriage wasn’t something to take lightly.

they got married, it had all happened too quickly, without ceremony or care. This time, he wanted

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a slow breath.

his head slightly. “And… how does

shaking her head. “I’m not