The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Hearing the name Leopold made Thalassa's steps falter, her body tensing almost imperceptibly.

After a brief pause, she managed to compose herself, turned back to Lysander with a smile, and said, "The movie today was really good, wasn't it?"

As she spoke, she unconsciously tightened her grip on Lysander's hand.

Her attempt to change the subject didn't go unnoticed by Lysander. Her lips, still flushed from their recent passionate kiss, and her eyes, shimmering like the crisp autumn lakes, refused to meet his gaze, darting around instead. Lysander affectionately tousled her hair, saying in a soothing tone, "Don't be so nervous, I was just asking; no hidden meanings."

Indeed, Thalassa was nervous because the name Leopold was a taboo between them.

From past experience, mentioning it always seemed to stir up a storm.

So, when Lysander had brought up Leopold's name, Thalassa's heart had instinctively clenched.

Yet, Lysander's calming words allowed her heart to relax slightly.

eyes, Thalassa opened her mouth, intending to bring up Leopold, but

were swallowed back down, crushed by the weight of Lysander's

intense stare remained fixed

this conversation had started, Lysander wouldn't allow

waiting for

breath and summoning all her courage, Thalassa finally spoke under Lysander's expectant gaze, "Yes, I once watched a movie with Leopold, and we even stayed till

misunderstand. She

made Lysander laugh. He smiled,

believe you,"

skipped a beat. His simple statement of trust filled her with confidence

him softened, becoming more

meant more to her

visited Leopold's grave," she confessed, bolstered by Lysander's trust. She had previously lacked the courage to tell