The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Even the sudden engagement to Rosalind went without explanation.

Right, what status did she hold, anyway? She wasn't anybody to Lysander, why would he feel the need to explain anything to her?

Thalassa snapped back from her gloomy thoughts, catching Callum's soft gaze on her. She blinked away her sorrow, tucking away her emotions, and said to Callum, "Mr. Gordon, your tea's ready. It's at the perfect temperature now."

Though she kept her tone polite, Callum noticed the puffiness of her eyes, aware she had been crying, clearly heartbroken.

But why?

It must be because of the engagement news between Lysander and Rosalind today.

In that moment, Callum realized, Lysander meant more to Thalassa than she let on, more than she admitted to having feelings for him.

Callum hid his own flurry of emotions, offering a small smile, "Alright, I'll have it then."

Thalassa quickly turned to serve Hertha and Alaric as well.

Hertha, would you like some tea too?" Thalassa offered

the mood for tea, her wide eyes fixed on Thalassa, filled with confusion, "Did

sent a sharp,

seeds from the coffee table drawer, handing it

Thalassa's best friend, understood her all too

the subject clearly indicated her reluctance to

herself away, probably overwhelmed

didn't pursue

sunflower seeds, she cracked one open,

bag to Alaric, "Want

from

room was filled with the sound of them eating sunflower seeds, the atmosphere

kept her eyes down, masking her

had dinner yet?" Hertha suddenly