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.

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

lips as he added, “You made this for

moment, she

his face made her heart flutter. “Let’s get some dinner,” Eric said, dropping his arm

chose a private room. Since it was Hadley’s first time here, Eric took care of the ordering,

meal, Hadley pressed a hand to her full stomach and winced, regret settling in. “I definitely ate

reached over, offering his hand to help her up. “It’s a bit of a

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in agreement. “That

she needed to walk off the heaviness before even thinking

restaurant, the crisp air greeted

her eyes for a

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a teasing look. “Chilly? No way! It’s