Chapter 1044

“Mom, I want the chocolate fudge one.” Elowen pleaded, her cherub cheeks flushed with excitement.

“I want the old-school vanilla.” Sophia raised her hand, eager to voice her choice.

“I want that fruit sorbet.” Dorian licked his lips, already longing for the taste of ice cream before even having a bite.

“I want that popsicle.” Atticus chimed in, his cute little face all aglow.

Thalassa took note of everyone’s requests, fetched their preferred flavors from the freezer, and handed each child their treat. She then grabbed several more ice creams and a few bottles of chilled water and headed to the checkout counter.

Callum stood there with wallet in hand. “Put it on my tab.” he said.

He signaled Thalassa to place the items on the counter.

feel more indebted to Callum, offered politely, “I should pay

would be a transaction record. Lysander can trace it in no time, pinpointing when and where you spent money. Plus, this is Weston Country; your

“Then I must trouble you, Mr. Gordon. Once things settle down, I’ll get some local

an assuring smile and told the cashier

paying, the kids were contentedly munching on their ice cream, little faces quickly smeared with cream and syrup, looking like adorable messy kittens.

them and felt a heartwarming

in the car, she handed the driver and Callum the extra ice creams. “Cool off a bit.” Callum took two popsicles without any fuss. “Good

for the driver and kept one for his

Thalassa replied, passing

come Weston Country is so hot?” Evelyn said, taking a bottle from the bag and unscrewing the cap before

than most places. But the heat doesn’t last

you could practically cook in this heat.” Evelyn exclaimed,

the time when she lived with Thalassa and the kids. It became her habit; she’d

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