Chapter 1204

The trepidation Thalassa felt toward Lysander, the suspicion that gnawed at her, the subconscious belief that he was out to torment her, weighed heavily on his heart.

Though she hadn’t said anything, he sensed the barricade she had erected around her heart.

Impenetrable, it stood defiant against all his efforts, unmoved by his attempts.

In the world of business, Lysander was a force to be reckoned with; his desires commanded reality, and the fates of others seemed to bend at his will. But the human. heart, that was something he could not command.

Especially, the heart of a woman.

“Daddy, why aren’t you eating? Have some fish” Elowen’s sweet, lisping voice broke through his thoughts. She clumsily scooped up a piece of fish with her tiny spoon, her small hand reaching out toward Lysander’s plate.

Her arm wasn’t long enough to reach his plate, so she just held out her hand, her innocent, hopeful eyes fixed on Lysander.

Her voice, so tender and endearing, brought Lysander back to the present. His gaze softened as he looked at Elowen, her adorable, milk-toothed smile touching something deep within him and easing the pain in his heart.

softened, he picked up his plate, and accepted the

as she said, “You’re welcome, Daddy. Eat up.”

little one beamed with joy, her smile reminiscent

a word of praise or a

would it take to bring that same happiness to

the four children clustered around Lysander on the couch,

playing, Elowen’s favorite cartoon.

to the screen, and Lysander, sitting among them, shared their rapt attention as he joined them

scene, Thalassa paused on the stairs. It was such a warm,

phone, aimed the camera at them, and pressed the

as she took the picture, the four children and Lysander turned their heads toward her, their gazes

they all looked her way, the image was captured, frozen

photo, Thalassa’s lips curved into a pleased smile. “This picture

us,” Elowen’s chubby hand covered her mouth

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