The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Hertha was over the moon, and even in her joy, she couldn't resist teasing Thalassa.

It was one of those blissful moments that made everything seem brighter and more fun.

With a laugh, Thalassa said, "Why should I save money for Lysander? He can definitely afford dinner, but we've got movie plans tonight. Let's raincheck?"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, aiming for some alone time, huh? Afraid we'll crash your romantic date?" Hertha teased her with a grin.

Her smile was unshakeable ever since she found out Thalassa and Lysander had made it official. It was as if Thalassa's happiness brought her even more joy than her own milestones.

"You didn't exactly throw us a dinner party when you two eloped, did you? Kept it all hush-hush, only to spill the beans after enjoying your little love bubble for days," Thalassa shot back, poking fun at Hertha and Alaric's own secretive celebration.

Her words were an admission of wanting that same kind of intimate world with Lysander, away from any potential third wheels.

hadn't even been to the movies together yet, a classic couple's activity that

Lysander? What's up, worried that your connection isn't solid as a rock yet?" Hertha noticed Thalassa's unabashed longing to strengthen her relationship,

made Thalassa's heart skip a beat,

struck a nerve, poking

she really worried about the strength of her

any appetite for jesting, saying, "Keep cuddling in

for Hertha's response, Thalassa ended the call, let out a sigh, and tried to relax as she lay down, finding

the other end, Hertha, holding the now silent phone, blinked her large, curious eyes at Alaric, "Do you feel like

mess, "You're overthinking it. Thalassa just got officially together

pondered for a moment, realizing the truth in his words. Today was supposed to be one of Thalassa's happiest days,