The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1429

“Let me. The pot is heavy.” Spencer said with a note of concern, heading toward the kitchen.

It made sense. Spencer had the kind of steadiness and strength that made handling the heavy pot a safer bet.

She was a woman, and not just any woman, but one who had grown notably thinner and more delicate after the birth of her children. The fatigue of motherhood had sapped some of her strength, leaving her less equipped for such tasks.

Without a word, Hertha watched Spencer’s tall frame disappear into the kitchen, her gaze slightly unfocused.

Over the past three years, Spencer had been extraordinarily kind and gentle with her. He took care of her in every possible way, attending to the smallest details of her life.

To an outsider, it might seem as though he was her husband. His kindness stirred a blend of guilt and helplessness in Hertha’s heart.

knew there would never be any romantic possibilities between them, no shared future. Yet Spencer continued to treat her with such tenderness that she couldn’t help but wonder if he still harbored feelings

you daydreaming about? Dinner’s ready,” Spencer

seat at the table, reverting to

this sesame sauce I got the other day. I think it’s absolutely divine.” She began to mix the dressing for

smile. He could see right through Hertha’s careful charade. Her overly enthusiastic warmth and

earlier must have been about

to Hertha, he had come to understand her

you really have a sixth sense, don’t you? You see right through me. By the way, why haven’t I

would I need to date?” Spencer casually replied while preparing a plate of thinly sliced roast

“What?”

gasp of astonishment caught the attention of Julian and Helena, who had been playing contentedly on their colorful foam mats.