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.

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

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 were more

“May I stop somewhere with a

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

Gordon. Let’s get them some popsicles before we head on. The kids are too small. They can’t endure like us adults.” Evelyn said.

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

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

enough for us already. We’re more than grateful.” Evelyn said, her voice

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