The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

"Hertha was mortified by the thought of her parents shouldering her responsibilities." Thalassa tried to explain this to Spencer.

"What's the big deal? They're her own parents, not strangers," Spencer couldn't grasp the concept.

Hertha was an only child, and despite having fallen out with her family over her refusal to marry Spencer three years ago, Spencer often counseled her parents. They had since forgiven her and wanted her back home. However, they were too proud to reach out to her first.

Could Hertha really go three years without contact, keeping her parents in the dark about her two children, depriving the grandparents of watching them grow?

"Hertha might seem carefree, but she's actually very proud. I've encouraged her to visit them from time to time. She'll come around; it's just a matter of time," Thalassa said.

Spencer opened his mouth to speak about bumping into Alaric but then thought better of it and remained silent.

up early, freshened up, and instructed Fitch to prepare a splendid breakfast

Dr. Funke was set to visit

for Thalassa, and she was determined not to give the doctor any less than

in the morning,

hope you haven't had breakfast yet, please, join us first." With a gesture, she signaled Fitch, who promptly

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Dr. Funke made it clear he would not hand it

hand but kept a polite smile. "Please,

to Thalassa. "I've eaten already. No need for such a fuss. I promised to see your husband today and won't delay.

as Thalassa's husband. For simplicity, she had never corrected the assumption that she and Lysander