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,

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

concern, “May I stop

middle row, Callum in the front beside the driver, who was focusing on the road. But even with space to spare, the air

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. She put her hands on Dorian’s face, which was reddened and almost fevering. She was also

could have.” Callum said, aware of the potential danger for the children. He couldn’t risk their lives just to get a few minutes quicker.

need, given the urgency of

had managed to map out the escape route and handle

We’re more

have been able to make such a smooth getaway with