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 mournful as a snow-laden

her heart, a mix of sadness and anger bubbling within her.

utter a word, his actions spoke volumes. She wasn’t worthy of carrying his child, and he would never let her bear his offspring. He had never even considered a future

swallow, worse than the

deep breath, trying to quell the storm raging within her. After calming herself somewhat, she hailed a

like it. She was tired, both physically and emotionally. She didn’t feel up to facing the day. Let Lysander find out she missed work, she thought. Better yet, let

house was quiet; the kids were at school, and Evelyn was likely at her bridge club. The children still attended their old preschool and wouldn’t transfer to the

Toys littered the living room, and baby bottles and utensils were scattered on