Chapter 1031

Tucking the kids into bed, Thalassa said to them, “Snuggle up and wait for Mommy, sweethearts. I’ll just take a quick shower and then it’s story time.”

“Okay, we’ll wait!” the little cuties nodded obediently, their eyes reflecting trust and anticipation.

Thalassa’s smile lingered as she turned and stepped out of the room. She was thinking of arranging bath and room for Evelyn to stay over. It was her first time here, and Thalassa wanted everything to be perfect.

Just then, her phone buzzed in her pocket, jolting her nerves. The ringtone felt like a harbinger of stress.

Hesitating for only a second, she pulled out the phone and glanced at the screen. The number was unfamiliar, certainly not Bruce’s she knew his by heart.

The strange digits weren’t from Lysander either; she realized with a mix of relief and an inexplicable twinge of heartache.

flashing numbers for a few seconds, Thalassa slid the answer button with a resigned motion.

polite tone – what if it wasn’t?

voice came through, clear

recognized the voice. Startled, her heart

toward the bathroom. The house staff was bustling in the hallway, and she couldn’t risk being overheard. If any

time for you to leave. Just take your kids and do as I tell you,”

through the frosted glass to ensure privacy. “Tonight? I’m completely

children from a man like Lysander required meticulous planning. If

get out of Royal Estates, and leave the rest to me,”

tonight the best opportunity? Lysander could return

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