The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1329

Thalassa’s legs were limp as she sprinted through the hospital corridors, searching frantically for a doctor. When she finally spotted one, she blurted out, “Excuse me! Have you seen a lady brought in in emergency? Her name’s Evelyn Pendleton.”

“Are you her family?” the doctor inquired.

“I’m her daughter.” Thalassa replied, a tremor in her voice.

At the mention of her relation, the doctor’s eyes dropped, his expression somber. “I’m sorry to tell you this, but the patient was pronounced dead at the scene. She was brought here for… postmortem care. You can find her in the morgue.”

“What!” Thalassa’s whole body shook violently, the last thread of hope within her snapping.

It felt like a thunderclap had gone off in her head, leaving her so unsteady she could hardly stand.

“Thalassa…” Lysander caught her as she nearly collapsed, noting her ashen face and quivering lips. His heart also twisted painfully.

sensed trouble but never imagined Evelyn had died in a car crash.

Lysander said, his voice rough with emotion as he supported Thalassa’s

aid, she might have

Lysander toward the morgue in despair, each movement feeling like

mortician, who was preparing Evelyn’s body.

light, marred by blood

doctor not informed her beforehand, Thalassa would

beyond recognition, a sight too gruesome

Thalassa laid eyes on her, the last vestige of strength she had

in agony, her

her mother, but the sight of Evelyn’s disfigured face made her hesitate, fearing even the slightest touch might cause her pain.

body going limp with sorrow

his broad chest, providing the support she desperately needed, his