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.

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

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

I stop somewhere with a shop

room, with Thalassa and Elowen in the middle row, Callum in the front beside the driver, who was focusing on the road. But even with space to spare, the air felt thick and heavy.

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

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

for not anticipating every need, given the urgency of their

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, had slipped through the

more than grateful.” Evelyn said, her

wouldn’t have been able to make

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