The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1335

Astrid’s eyes, stained with the tracks of tears, lifted to meet Thalassa’s gaze. “You must be hurting more than me,” Astrid whispered, her voice thick with emotion. “Don’t hold it back. Cry if you need to-it might ease the pain a little.”

Hearing Astrid’s words, the dam of Thalassa’s self-restraint burst, and tears began to flood. She wrapped her arms around Astrid, sobbing uncontrollably like a helpless child.

Astrid held her close, sharing in her sorrow.

After some time, it was Astrid who first found the strength to stem her tears. She gently patted Thalassa’s back and said with heartfelt sincerity, “Thalassa, have you thought about what you’ll do in the future?”

Thalassa wiped away her tears with a trembling hand, her voice hoarse from the weight of her grief. “I’ve decided to stay here with the kids,” she told Astrid, her face still wet from crying. “We’ll make a life in the countryside with you, working the land.”

Not long ago, she and Evelyn had pulled the children out of daycare. Lysander hadn’t come to see them for several days.

When she was discharged from the hospital and went back to the country to take care of Evelyn’s funeral, she fetched the kids from the Royal Estates without a peep from Lysander.

given up on them, on her

the countryside and to live a simple life there. It would be tough, but she was determined to make ends meet, to provide

with her children was all

a kind smile, Astrid patted her hand and nodded. “Good.

city, no matter its allure, wasn’t home. After years of toil as a laborer, only the family homestead offered a true sense

a man

he took the children away again,

a safe distance from

had been kept informed about Thalassa’s situation through Evelyn’s phone

sniffle, managing a small smile. “I’ll learn to farm dear Auntie Astrid.” Together, they started to sort through

mother’s grave site later. These jewels, they were hers-keep them safe,” Astrid instructed as she

box. Inside lay a pair of gold earrings, a gold ring, and a jade pearl-out of place among the