The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 452

Thalassa watched her mother leave as her eyes became low and thoughtful.

Any words now would be futile, unless one day she truly broke free from Lysander’s shackles, left with her four children and mother, and returned to the peaceful life they once had.

She believed that day would come; as long as she could overcome the challenges at hand, there would always be a way out.

Thalassa walked to the door and changed her shoes, ready to leave. Suddenly, she remembered that her keys were still in the drawer. She opened the drawer, found the keys, and her gaze fell onto the bracelet kept in the drawer.

It was a gift from Leopold last night. He had suggested that they elope.

A wave of intense sadness rose within her while looking at the bracelet.

Like a rising tide, it threatened to drown her.

Back in their verdant campus days, she and Leopold were strolling under the riverside trees. The cool breeze mixed with the moisture from the river brushed their faces, warming their hearts.

Suddenly, Leopold kissed her cheek.

C

doing? We agreed to save that for our

smile. “Yes, I cheated. You can kiss me back if you

I won’t.”

a mischievous grin, Leopold challenged her. “Then come

Thalassa stepped

ran. “If you

run away.” Thalassa gave

the other chased, neither noticing the fresh grass under their feet next to

out from afar. “What are you two

to chase

grabbed Thalassa’s hand, leading her off the

They watched as

Thalassa heaved a sigh of

turned to her. Their eyes met under the

bright and youthful, while Thalassa’s

flowed freely between them.

in, his