The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 436

Thalassa glanced up at Lysander, who was too engrossed in his breakfast to spare her a second’s attention.

Sitting poised and regal, he was a picture of elegance as he punctured his fried egg with his fork, the yolk running like molten gold onto his plate. Not a single peripheral glance was given her way.

Thalassa’s eyelashes fluttered down in disappointment, a small laugh escaping her lips. She picked up the tiny birth control pill, tossed it into her mouth, and washed it down with a gulp of orange juice.

She didn’t utter a word as she helped herself to a bowl of oatmeal. She ate quickly, ignoring the plentiful spread before her. Once the oatmeal was gone, she placed the bowl down and declared, “I’m full. I’ll be leaving now.”

With that, she stood and walked away.

He continued his breakfast, his eyes as deep and

sensation in her heart, a mix of

didn’t utter a word, his actions spoke volumes. She wasn’t worthy of carrying his child, and he would never let her bear his

bitter pill to swallow, worse than

to gaze at the cloudless sky overhead. She took a deep breath, trying to quell the storm raging within her. After calming herself somewhat, she hailed a

but now she didn’t feel like it. She was tired, both physically and emotionally. She didn’t feel up to facing the day. Let Lysander find

likely at her bridge club. The children still attended their old preschool

house, though empty, was filled with the comforting signs of her children. Toys littered the living room, and baby bottles and utensils were scattered on