The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Hertha forced a laugh and said, "Well then, I'll send my best wishes your way in advance."

Spencer, sensing Emmeline's discontent, quickly took off his apron, took her by the hand, and said, "Let's head back. I'll whip up some spicy chili for you."

Spencer was always so refined and gentle, his considerateness made it hard for anyone to stay mad at him. It was Spencer's refinement, his good nature, and his culinary skills that had drawn Emmeline to him in the first place.

Now, even though she harbored some resentment towards Hertha, Spencer's soothing words melted her anger away.

"Okay," she nodded.

"Hertha, we'll be heading off then," Spencer informed Hertha, and then led Emmeline away.

Hertha smiled as she watched them leave. Once they were out of sight, her smile faded, and she felt her face stiffen from the forced cheeriness.

Guilt, self-reproach, embarrassment.

someone else's boyfriend as if he was

years, Spencer had frequently come over for meals, and it had always been him who cleared the

these tasks to Spencer

friendship, but she had taken his kindness for granted. She was

would try not to leave

bear is so sweet, you should try it," Helena said, unwrapping a candy. Her

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bear to Hertha, her beautiful, almond-shaped eyes filled with love for her mommy, eager to share

back to reality, hesitating at the sight of the saliva-coated gummy bear, but the love in Helena's tender gaze was too much to resist. It was as if she