The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1353

When Evelyn passed away, Hertha was in the thick of her own family drama, with her parents constantly pushing her to settle down and get married. She was so overwhelmed that she forgot to visit or call Thalassa for a while.

It was only later that she heard the news.

Thalassa managed a smile and said, “It’s okay, it’s all in the past now.”

As she spoke, she cradled her cup of coffee, her lashes casting shadows on her cheeks, a veil for her sorrow.

The mere mention of her mother could wrench Thalassa’s heart with grief.

Hertha reached out, gently patting Thalassa’s shoulder in comfort. “Don’t be upset, sweetie. Evelyn’s spirit wouldn’t want you to be sad.”

If anyone understood Thalassa, it was Hertha. How could she not sense Thalassa’s deep-seated pain?

down her glass and smiled broadly, “I’m fine, really. The pain’s behind me.”

should be happy now, you know. You’re finally free from

it all had

death. She also believed that Lysander had always detested Evelyn, which was why he had driven her

capable of tormenting his

woman like Evelyn who was a total stranger to him worse, entangled

was anguished by Evelyn’s death, and had cut all ties with Lysander. She

aching heart clenched tighter, her breath catching in a

month had gone by, and Lysander hadn’t shown up again. He had truly vanished

elated, yet the mention of his name sent sharp pangs

did joy evade her when it should have been within grasp? Her heart had a will of its own, it

another matter.