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.

would never be any romantic possibilities between them, no shared future. Yet Spencer continued to treat her with such tenderness that

daydreaming about? Dinner’s ready,” Spencer called

her seat at the table, reverting to her usual warm and friendly

I think it’s absolutely divine.” She began to mix the dressing for him,

charade. Her overly enthusiastic warmth and lack of boundaries were her way of signaling that she saw him as nothing more than a friend, urging him not to read too much into their interactions.

daydreaming earlier must have been about this very

close to Hertha, he had come to understand her quite well.

see right through me. By the way, why haven’t I seen you on any dates lately?” Hertha asked with a

girlfriend now. Why would I need to date?” Spencer casually replied while

“What?”

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