The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 813

“Hmm, I got it.” Dorian acknowledged, his lips pursed slightly in a thoughtful pout.

Fitch heaved a silent sigh of relief. Thankfully, Lysander did not scold him.

Atticus, finally recovering from his surprise, looked past Lysander but did not find Thalassa. His small face, full of displeasure, turned up to Lysander. ‘Where’s Mom?”

Elowen and Sophia, at the mention of ‘mom, seemed to have their switches turned on. Their innocent eyes blinked in surprise before they dropped their building blocks, scrambled up from the floor, and shuffled over to Lysander.

Elowen, the braver and more joyous of the two, tugged at Lysander’s pants leg. Her chubby face tilted up in anticipation, and her large, innocent eyes were filled with expectation as she asked, “Daddy, why did Mom not come home with you?”

Sophia trailed behind, too shy to approach Lysander. She stood behind Elowen, her gaze timid. Clearly, she missed her mother, too.

Lysander took in the expressions of his children and said, “She’s at your grandma’s.”

her large, watery eyes filled with tears, her little mouth pouting

Realizing his mother was not home, Dorian’s voice dropped to a pitiful whisper.

rest well. I’ll take

That’s two days away! We can’t see Mom for two whole days?” Atticus’ accusing gaze was

tugging at Lysander’s

lips quivered, tears welling in her eyes.

who was usually the instigator of these emotional

uncanny.

was just happily playing moments ago, was now crying for

reprimand. He just missed their

you take us to grandma’s house? Please?” Elowen pleaded, her chubby fingers

lifted Elowen into his arms, and wiped her tears away with his thumb. “Stop crying.

crying when Mom’s not here,” Elowen mumbled, her voice teary, then buried her face into Lysander’s chest, smearing