The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1380

Thalassa’s face froze for a second, her breath catching slightly. She knew what Richard was asking.

He wanted to know if she was willing to go through with a paternity test with Joshua to acknowledge him as her father.

The word ‘father’ was something she had once yearned for, something she had desperately wanted.

As a child, she would see other kids being cherished by their dads, showered with affection, and she, too, had longed for that – for her own father to appear.

She had wanted to feel that paternal love, to have someone looking out for her mom as well.

But as she grew up, the arrival of Bruce shattered all her beautiful illusions about fatherhood.

To her, the term ‘father’ became synonymous with a nightmare.

was a mistake – Bruce was not her father – it was this mistaken bond of blood that caused Lysander to despise her to his core, finding ways

that her relationship with Lysander had plummeted to rock bottom, beyond any chance of

endlessly, enduring humiliation, ultimately passing

truly terrified of the word ‘father afraid of any stranger who might sudder claim to be her

a pained breath, Thalassa turned her face away, not answering Richard’s question.

dropped the subject, offering her a gentle out. “I respect your decision. You’re not well right now. Focus on getting some rest.”

…

Three days later.

a high-end, leisurely

cup in hand,

a nod with the bodyguard stationed outside before walking in. She spotted Joshua dressed in a simple, slate-gray t-shirt, which gave him an air of distinction. Despite his age, his demeanor was refined,

an aura of

aroma of coffee filling the room. With silver hair, he sat amid the mist, looking almost ethereal as if he