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.

of blood that caused Lysander to despise

Bruce that her relationship with Lysander had plummeted

was because of him that her mother suffered endlessly, enduring humiliation, ultimately passing away with eyes still full

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

breath, Thalassa turned her face

her refusal to respond, Richard tactfully 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.

clutching the jade pearl, had inquired her way to a high-end,

Joshua sat at a table with a coffee cup

with the bodyguard stationed outside before walking in. She spotted Joshua dressed in a simple, slate-gray t-shirt, which gave him an air

an aura of cultured, understated luxury.

worked, white steam swirled around Joshua, the aroma of coffee filling the room. With silver hair, he sat amid the mist, looking almost ethereal