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.

was usually a picky eater, seemed to enjoy her meal.

sighed. “The kids haven’t been eating much these past few days. It’s only after Ms. Everhart arrived that they seemed to be enjoying their food. You should

hesitated and glanced at Lysander instinctively. Her frequent visits depended on him.

hadn’t been eating well in her absence caused a sharp pain to tug at

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

even say a proper goodbye to

children, making them fear that they would never see her again, hence their

wave of pain

like that again. If she had to leave, she

ease.

movements. He didn’t look up at Thalassa, but he could feel her gaze

his silence. “You

felt a surge of relief.

with 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 guys are my treasures, and I will never abandon you. Do

of not seeing their mother was due to a lack of security. Thalassa’s words were