The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1317

Thalassa blinked back her tears, revealing a smile tinged with relief. “Yeah, it’s just better with Mom around.”

“Why are you home so early?” Evelyn asked, her brows knitting with concern. Typically, it was Evelyn who went to pick up the kids before Thalassa got off work.

“Are you worried they gave me the boot?” Thalassa chuckled, her eyes crinkling at the corners.

In the past five years, Evelyn’s greatest fear had been Thalassa losing her job. If that happened, they’d be up a creek without a paddle.

“No, darling, I’m just scared you ran into some trouble,” Evelyn said, her gaze soft and full of maternal love.

Back in the day, they pinched pennies, but now they were sitting pretty-no need to panic, right?

“I’m fine, Mom. Everything’s peachy as long as you’re by my side,” Thalassa said, hugging Evelyn tightly.

After all, a kid with their mom is a blessed thing indeed.

suggested. With an obedient smile, Thalassa let go of her mother and headed to her bedroom.

coaster of the day, Thalassa was indeed exhausted. Lying on her

a brief respite when the cell phone in Thalassa’s handbag

could be

handbag, puzzled by the unknown number flashing on the screen without a

a scam call,

the phone kept ringing

be something urgent from

was met with the

you little tramp, just like your mother! You had the nerve to get Lysander to throw me in jail! Just you wait-I’ll spill every dirty little secret your mother had

words were a barrage of scorn and arrogance, each one striking Evelyn like a physical blow.

Bruce’s voice, spewing venom

you bastard, you deserve it! Thalassa’s not your daughter,

her

Bruce, hadn’t he done enough damage?