The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 436

Thalassa glanced up at Lysander, who was too engrossed in his breakfast to spare her a second’s attention.

Sitting poised and regal, he was a picture of elegance as he punctured his fried egg with his fork, the yolk running like molten gold onto his plate. Not a single peripheral glance was given her way.

Thalassa’s eyelashes fluttered down in disappointment, a small laugh escaping her lips. She picked up the tiny birth control pill, tossed it into her mouth, and washed it down with a gulp of orange juice.

She didn’t utter a word as she helped herself to a bowl of oatmeal. She ate quickly, ignoring the plentiful spread before her. Once the oatmeal was gone, she placed the bowl down and declared, “I’m full. I’ll be leaving now.”

With that, she stood and walked away.

He continued his breakfast, his eyes as deep and mournful

felt a sinking sensation in her heart, a mix of sadness and anger bubbling

utter a word, his actions spoke volumes. She wasn’t worthy of carrying his child, and he would never let her bear his offspring. He had never even considered a future with

realization was a bitter pill to swallow, worse than the actual contraceptive

stepped out of the dining room, tilting her head to gaze at the cloudless sky overhead. She took a deep breath, trying to quell the storm raging within her. After calming herself somewhat, she hailed a cab and directed it to the Vibrant

emotionally. She didn’t feel up to facing the day. Let Lysander find out she missed work, she thought. Better

eleven. The house was quiet; the kids were at school, and Evelyn was likely at her bridge club. The children still attended their old preschool and wouldn’t transfer to the

signs of her children. Toys littered the living room, and baby bottles and utensils were scattered on the dining table. The sweet scent of baby powder

was almost like holding her soft, cuddly child. Her heartache