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

deep, smooth voice broke the silence as he stood

silhouette. She didn’t want to see him leave, but his overpowering presence was etched

his dark figure with a frosty sheen, reminiscent of

involuntary chill through her heart, an urge to flee.

and closed it gently

had been holding back. She Tay back down, her heart drowning

snapped open to the

eyes, she came to full awareness. She got out of bed and went to check on the children, only to find their room empty!

Had Lysander taken the kids

four small figures in the vegetable patch,

were full of green beans, yet his eyes

for your mom later,” Astrid

of the four adorable children brought a warm smile to her