Chapter 1010

Thalassa hesitated for a moment. She gazed instinctively at Lysander, whose handsome face was as stoically cool as ever. He took the wine glass from her hand and looked intently across the table at Joshua.

“She’s got work later. I’ll drink this one.” Lysander declared, emptying the glass in one smooth motion.

Thalassa was astonished, not expecting Lysander to intercept the drink meant for her.

His reason was because she had work later, and he was concerned that drinking might impair her performance.

Was it because Atticus had mentioned earlier that he would be waiting at home for her, ready to tutor her on the new software and help with her workload?

Thalassa couldn’t tell if Lysander was stepping in to prevent disappointment for Atticus, who might be left waiting in vain if she returned home drunk and unable to focus, or if he was simply worried about her getting intoxicated.

In that moment, was it Atticus, his son, whom Lysander truly cared about, or was it Thalassa herself?

rationality returned. Of course, he cared about his son. How could he possibly care

her through hell time and

with a smile that was loaded with meaning as

knowing smirk, full of implication and

relishing the

moment, feeling uncomfortably exposed by the blatant and yet subtle gossip about her relationship with Lysander, especially coming from an elder. This was a first for her.

she wanted to clarify that there was nothing between her and Lysander,

Lysander has finally surrendered. There used to be rumors saying that Lysander was not interested in women. Now, the rumor is proven wrong.” Richard chimed in from across the table, his voice laced with mirth as he glanced at Joshua and then looked at Lysander and Thalassa

amplified Thalassa’s discomfort, turning it into unease and embarrassment.

been by Lysander’s side from the start without any official status. He had never acknowledged her

the light of day, yet it was a constant source of teasing.

underfoot, carelessly stepped on by

secretary Faye Brennan who loyally stood by his side for ten years. Both left the scene eventually, probably when the novelty

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