The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Thalassa locked eyes with Lysander, his deep gaze holding a world of unspoken words. In that moment, she realized what he was hinting at-he was testing if his injury truly mattered to her.

Had her reaction led him to misunderstand?

Lydia, who had been rummaging through a first aid kit for some needles, froze upon hearing Lysander's words, sensing an impending storm between Thalassa and Lysander. Panic fluttered in her heart. Turning around, she hurriedly said, "Mr. Sinclair, actually..."

"Disappointed? Never." Before Lydia could finish, Thalassa caught on, responding to Lysander with seriousness and candor.

When Lysander had voiced his concern, Thalassa was initially taken aback, not expecting such a direct question.

But as she grasped the true meaning behind his words, her heart sank.

Under Lysander's intense gaze, she found her answer.

world around them faded away, their eyes

stand by you. You'll always be the most important person to me. My

hearing an uncertain prognosis, stemmed not from disdain but from deep concern for Lysander. To truly care for someone is to prioritize their

Thalassa's heartfelt declaration, stood with her mouth agape, her eyes darting

like a third wheel, an intruder on Thalassa

place she was, feeling the full weight of being

Lysander's 'couple's feast,' feeling increasingly full from their display of affection. Lydia's desperate glance found Fitch,

gaze and made a beeline for the kitchen, acknowledging his role as an unwanted presence. But while he could

the world around

Lysander's icy demeanor softened, his voice