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

Chapter 1581:

Since Elissa had left for abroad with her mother at a young age, her childhood bedroom had remained frozen in time—still wrapped in the charm of a little girl’s world. Soft pink sheets adorned the bed, and shelves nearby overflowed with plush toys arranged with the kind of care only a child could give.

Ernest chuckled softly as he picked up a teddy bear, its fur slightly worn from years of affection. “No wonder Locke’s so attached to his bear,” he said with a smile. “Looks like he takes after you.”

Elissa gave a sheepish laugh, gently taking the bear from his hands. “Kids. What can you do?”

She glanced at the toy, her face tinged with embarrassment. “Don’t judge me. I liked them when I was little. It’s kind of… childish now.”

“Not in the slightest,” Ernest said, shaking his head. His gaze lingered on her, his voice low and sincere. “If anything, I wish I’d met you back then. Knowing who you were helps me understand you more now.” He paused. “Do you have any photo albums?”

Elissa blinked, caught off guard, and then gave a small nod. “Yeah. I do.” Of course, she did.

hand toward

sifted through the bookshelf, pulling out a thick album bound

“Thanks.”

open the cover, a knock echoed from the door. Bonnie’s voice called from the

pulled the door

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Elissa replied

one to sit idle while others did the work. She turned to Ernest with a small smile. “Stay here for a while. I’ll let you know when dinner’s

“Got it.”

“Alright, let’s go.”

turned his gaze back to the photo album in