The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Joshua's oversight was peculiar, to say the least. In the midst of introducing his youngest son, he somehow forgot to mention Thalassa. It seemed like Thalassa was also making her first visit to pay respects at Harper's grave.

He had introduced every member of his family to Harper, except for Thalassa.

No wonder Lysander had raised an eyebrow.

After Joshua's admission, Lysander shot him a look that was neither here nor there, devoid of reproach yet not entirely forgiving either.

Lucas, ever the peacemaker, chimed in with a grin, "Yeah, Thalassa's part of the Whitman family too. We've known that for the past three years. And hey, my brother went public about Thalassa being his daughter in front of the whole world." Lucas might not have been in close contact with Joshua's family on a daily basis, but he was well-informed about the significant events in their lives.

He also kept an eye on the news about Joshua's family.

jewelry competition, where Joshua had defended Thalassa against accusations of fraud, denying she used fake materials in her designs, and

some of the hurt inside her melted away, warming a cold corner of her

when it came to matters

Joshua showed his care

there his love for Thalassa paled in comparison to his affection

Thalassa wasn't greedy

mentioning this incident of Joshua's unequivocal

the Whitman family. You don't have to blame yourself; I've never held it against you," Thalassa told Joshua, her sincerity

moved by her forgiveness, his emotions so intense that his nose turned a shade redder, struggled to find the words,managing

and empathy

said with a slight smile, calming not