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

Chapter 1522:

“You really don’t recognize it?” Eric let out a quiet laugh. “It’s the gift you gave me.”

Recognition dawned on her. She hadn’t expected him to actually turn that peach pit into a pendant and wear it on his wrist.

A memory flashed—Hadley had tried to make whistles out of peach pits the other day, mostly to amuse Joy. She later gave Eric one as well. Now, seeing it on Eric’s wrist caught her completely off guard.

“I had it polished and added to this cord.” Eric flexed his wrist, making the small pendant dangle. “Looks good, doesn’t it?”

The small charm gleamed, looking far more beautiful than she remembered.

Still, Hadley hesitated, unsure how to respond. “You really shouldn’t wear such a cheap trinket,” she murmured, feeling awkward.

After all, something so simple didn’t seem fitting for someone of Eric’s status.

in his eyes. “You can’t put a price on this. It’s

as he added, “You made this

a moment, she stood

looked up at him, the sincerity on his face made her heart flutter. “Let’s get some dinner,” Eric said, dropping his arm around

headed to the restaurant and chose a private room. Since it was Hadley’s first time here, Eric took care of the ordering, picking dishes

night. After the meal, Hadley pressed a hand to her full

a bit of a

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agreement.

walk off the

outside the restaurant, the crisp air

Hadley closed her eyes for a moment and

“I was worried you might

shot him a teasing look. “Chilly? No way! It’s