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.

leave. Not only were they clinging to Thalassa, but they

in Lysander’s arms, was so scared she

fear and lack

protect her children, but her children

your dad first. Mom needs to talk to your great-grandpa for a bit. I’ll

away. I don’t want mom to be

the moment she let go,

won’t happen. Mom promises to come play with

the first to stand,

wanted them to behave, she would say “okay,” showing that she really hoped they would do

a child who could make his mother feel at ease. He didn’t want

Atticus leave,

reluctantly let go of Thalassa’s hand, “See you in a bit, Mom.”