The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 656

Thalassa could tell that Lysander’s gaze held a depth that was familiar to her. It was a gaze that meant more than he was letting on.

She had merely bumped into him, so surely it wasn’t enough to evoke such a reaction.

She couldn’t take the risk, so she quickly stepped out of his arms and nervously darted her eyes away from his gaze.

“The kids are playing with bubbles. I should join them.” She said hastily before merging into the bubbling laughter of the children, purposely avoiding Lysander’s gaze.

For her, his mere presence in this space was a hazard.

Lysander didn’t speak; instead, he watched the ‘five’ children playing inside the house with an inscrutable gaze.

At dinner, Thalassa and Lysander sat on one end of the table, with the four little ones on the other side.

Elowen was the most enthusiastic eater, clumsily holding her spoon and shoveling food into her mouth.

picky eater,

Fitch refilled their plates as he sighed. “The kids haven’t been eating much these past few days. It’s only after Ms. Everhart arrived that

glanced at Lysander instinctively. Her frequent visits

well in her absence caused a sharp pain to tug at

leave them at the Sinclair’s house. Sophia was in tears, and the little ones were reluctant to see her go.

take her away before she could even say a proper goodbye

sort of hasty separation had probably scared the children, making them fear that they

brought a fresh wave

that she would never leave her children like that again. If she had to leave, she would make sure they knew she would return to

ease.

look up at Thalassa, but he could feel her gaze on

broke his silence. “You can come anytime.”

surge

a warm smile. “Sweethearts, you have to behave well at your dad’s place. Don’t skip your meals; it will upset me. I’m working now, but I’ll visit you from time to time. You will always be my precious little darlings. You

security. Thalassa’s words were