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.

who had been quiet, piped up, “Mom, it’s so hot, and

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 were more Ould could be life-threatening. than adults, Heatstroke wasn’t like a

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

beside the driver,

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

the rush; I didn’t prepare as well as I could have.” Callum said, aware of the potential danger for the children. He

felt guilty for not anticipating every need, given the urgency

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

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

have