The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1043

Thalassa, Evelyn, and the four children all got into the car.

“Mom, I’m so hot! Can we please get some ice creams?” little Elowen tugged at Thalassa sleeve, her plea melting into the stifling air of the car. The child’s eyes, wide and hopeful, were enough to soften the hardest of hearts.

The temperature in Weston Country soared even higher than back home. Stepping off the plane had been like walking into an oven. Despite the cool refuge of the car, the muggy weather made it hard to breathe, leaving everyone parched and restless.

“I want ice cream too, Mom. It’s too hot,” whispered Sophia, her eyes gazing imploringly at Thalassa.

“Mom, me too! I want two ice creams!” pouted Dorian.

piped up, “Mom, it’s so hot, and I need an

heart ached as she looked at the children. It was one in the morning, and although the kids had dozed a bit on the flight, the heat of Weston County was merciless Lack of rest combined with the heat lead to heatstroke, and she knew all too well that children

her concern, “May I stop somewhere with a shop to pick up some frozen treats to cool the kids down?”

front beside the driver, who was focusing on the road. But even with space to spare, the air felt thick and

head on. The kids are too small. They can’t endure like us adults.” Evelyn said. She put her

a convenience store. We can stop there. My apologies for the rush; I didn’t prepare as well as I could have.” Callum said, aware of the potential danger for the children. He couldn’t risk their lives just to get a

need, given the urgency of

plan to help Thalassa escape had been thrown together hastily. Callum had managed to map out the escape route and handle the major details, but some of the smaller ones, like the children’s comfort,

you’ve done enough for us already. We’re more than grateful.” Evelyn said,

she and Thalassa wouldn’t have been able to make such a smooth getaway with the kids.