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.

the world around them faded away, their eyes only for each

her truth, "No matter what, I'll stand by you. You'll always be the most important person to me. My worry was never about your injury itself, but the fear you might

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

declaration, stood with her mouth agape, her eyes darting around,

she felt like a third wheel, an intruder on Thalassa

place she was, feeling the full weight of

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

kitchen, acknowledging his role as an unwanted presence. But while he

eyes, pretending to be oblivious to the world around her. Unbeknownst to her, Thalassa and Lysander were lost in

softened, his