The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1293

The car pulled to a gentle stop in the quiet neighborhood of Star Harbor Villa.

Thalassa and Evelyn stepped out, and with a soft purr, the Rolls-Royce sped away into the night.

Back home, as darkness enveloped the sky, Thalassa busied herself with unpacking, sorting through laundry that needed washing. “Mom, what are you in the mood for?” she called out to Evelyn. They had only had lunch and dinner was yet to be had.

“I’ll whip up some spaghetti,” Evelyn replied, rising to head for the kitchen.

Thalassa didn’t insist on helping. Having something to do was good for Evelyn’s spirits.

After the meal, Thalassa urged her mother to get a good night’s sleep and to let go of all worries.

A week later.

Ethan strolled into the office building, holding a bouquet of flowers. He caught sight of Thalassa as he entered the lobby and greeted her with a smile, “Ready to call it a day?”

no overtime pay means no point in sticking around,” Thalassa quipped

an extra drumstick tomorrow?” Ethan teased, wagging his

want to intrude on your date,”

I know if I had one?” Ethan looked genuinely puzzled.

at the vibrant roses in his hand, wrapped with precision and dotted with. baby’s breath –

are these

“are to persuade you

an eyebrow. “Are you planning to use me as a shield to fend

said it half in

funnier than me. I wouldn’t dare use you as a decoy, not with Lysander around. Can you imagine what

Thalassa was speechless.

being the subject of jests about her

the least. They weren’t lovers or spouses, yet she was carrying Lysander’s child and was often seen in his company. In