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.

the fish from Elowen with a low, resonant “Thank

her voice bubbly as she said, “You’re welcome, Daddy.

beamed with joy, her smile reminiscent of

easily contented with a word of praise or a

it take to bring that same happiness

stairs to find the four children clustered around Lysander

playing, Elowen’s favorite cartoon.

to the screen, and Lysander, sitting among them, shared

stairs. It was such

the camera at them, and pressed the shutter

picture, the four children and Lysander turned their heads toward her, their

her way, the image

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

Elowen’s chubby hand covered her mouth as she laughed with delight.

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