The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 626

Zephyr just finished taking care of Grandma Sybil’s body.

His expression was sorrowful. His once tall and majestic figure seemed to have aged overnight. He looked more like a frail old man, burdered by grief.

His eyes, clouded with pain, fell on Thalassa, who was seated on the couch. A flash of anger crossed his face, but he managed to suppress it, given the presence of his kids. He approached them, his expression stern.

He addressed Lysander, “Lysander, take the kids out to the yard for a while. I need to talk to Ms. Everhart alone.”

Lysander’s deep gaze lingered on Thalassa for a moment. He carried Elowen in one arm while reaching out to hold her hand with the other, “I’ll take you guys to play some catch in the yard.”

Elowen quickly pulled her hand away, diving into Thalassa’s arms, “I don’t want to play catch. I want to be with Mom.”

Her father had just yelled at her mother, and it scared her.

She didn’t want her dad. She wanted her mom.

close to Thalassa, unwilling to leave. Not only were they clinging to Thalassa, but they were also trying to protect her, to defend

in Lysander’s arms, was so scared she couldn’t move or even

fear and lack of security.

not protect her children, but her children had to protect her.

dad first. Mom needs to talk to

and Evelyn talked, and they were taken away. I don’t want mom to be taken away,” Elowen clung

moment she let go, she would have

both heartbroken and warmed. She stroked Elowen’s head, “That won’t happen. Mom promises to come play with you in a

first to stand, heading

“okay,” showing that she really

child who could make his mother feel at ease. He didn’t want her to worry.

leave,

go of Thalassa’s hand, “See you in