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.

his eyes as

a mix of sadness and anger bubbling

didn’t utter a word, his actions spoke volumes. She wasn’t worthy of carrying his child, and he would

a bitter pill to swallow, worse than the actual contraceptive

gaze at the cloudless sky overhead. She took a deep breath, trying to quell the storm raging

it. She was tired, both physically and emotionally. She didn’t feel up to facing the

it was just past eleven. The house was quiet; the kids were at school, and Evelyn was likely at

and utensils were scattered on the dining table. The sweet scent of baby powder filled the air, soothing Thalassa’s