The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1225

Today, Lysander only lingered on the edge of the play mat for a few seconds before striding away, marching upstairs with a visage that was stormy and dark as a winter’s night.

Thalassa watched Lysander’s retreating figure, exhaling a breath she didn’t realize she’d been holding. Her body relaxed, but her heart remained taut with unease, wondering what had ruffled his feathers. She had already laid out the reasons for her meet-up with Callum today, and he had accepted her explanation.

Why was he suddenly in a huff again?

Thalassa had never been able to fully read Lysander.

“Mama, does Daddy not like our new house?” Elowen’s little face turned towards Thalassa, her expression one of tiny heartbreak as she asked in a timid voice.

Thalassa quickly soothed her, “No, sweetheart, Daddy’s just busy with work, and he’s gone to take care of it.”

“Yeah, Daddy loves his work, so we should build him an office!” chimed in Dorian, his eyes lighting up with the idea.

a desk!” added Atticus.

computer!” Sophia chimed in, letting her imagination run

let’s build with the blocks together!” Elowen regained her cheer, grabbing hold of the colorful pieces and resuming her

absorbed in their play, creating a cacophony

clothes were there. Not visiting the master bedroom would mean no clothes to change into, and taking clothes out to shower elsewhere would seem overly deliberate, possibly tipping Lysander off to her

to be seen. He mus have

relief, she picked out her clothes and stepped into

over a contract when his phone buzzed with a call from Ethan

speaker and continued

voice came through, “Lysander, you haven’t had a spat with Ms. Everhart, have you? I’d hate to be the cause of any discord between you two over a mere photo-that would weigh on my

probing, gauging Lysander’s mood. Anger would confirm a quarrel with Thalassa, while a calm tone would suggest

missed an opportunity to dig for Lysander’s