The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1338

Breathing ragged and heart racing, Thalassa stared at Lysander, her words deliberate and tense, “I’m not one for daydreams, and I’d appreciate it if Mr. Sinclair didn’t try to force them on me!”

Her statement, though resolute, carried an undertone of self-deprecation, echoing like a speck of dust in its insignificance.

Once upon a time, she had indeed fantasized about marrying Lysander, and she had asked him more than once if he would ever take her as his wife. What was his response?

He told her not to daydream!

Now she was wide awake and clear-minded, and her only desire was to stay far away from Lysander.

Yet there he was, showing up in the dead of night, proposing to her!

Shock gave way to a bitter, mocking desolation in Thalassa.

Lysander caught the rejection in her voice, along with the desolate tone of a heart that had been wounded and scarred.

invisible hand, the pain tightening its hold, making even his breaths heavy

Lysander’s deep, smooth voice broke the silence as he stood and walked away.

in bed, the moonlight casting a ghostly glow on his retreating silhouette. She didn’t want to see him leave, but his overpowering presence was etched into her vision.

sheen, reminiscent of a winter’s night

chill through her heart,

walked out the door and closed

shutting unleashed the tears Thalassa had been holding back. She Tay back down, her heart

Thalassa’s eyes snapped open to the morning sun so bright it nearly blinded her.

got out of bed and went to check on the children, only to find their room

of crisis hit her. Had Lysander

rushed outside and then saw four small figures in the vegetable patch, clustered around Astrid.

her,” Atticus’ little hands were full of green beans, yet

can cook them for your

from last night’s crying, the sight of the four adorable children brought a warm smile to her face.