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.

had been quiet, piped up, “Mom, it’s so hot, and I need an ice-cold

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

concern, “May I stop somewhere with a shop to pick up some frozen treats to

row, Callum in the front beside the driver, who was focusing on the road. But even

small. They can’t endure like us adults.”

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 few

felt guilty for not anticipating every need, given the

managed to map out the escape route and handle the major details, but some of the smaller ones, like the children’s comfort, had slipped through the cracks.

for us already. We’re more than

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