The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 452

Thalassa watched her mother leave as her eyes became low and thoughtful.

Any words now would be futile, unless one day she truly broke free from Lysander’s shackles, left with her four children and mother, and returned to the peaceful life they once had.

She believed that day would come; as long as she could overcome the challenges at hand, there would always be a way out.

Thalassa walked to the door and changed her shoes, ready to leave. Suddenly, she remembered that her keys were still in the drawer. She opened the drawer, found the keys, and her gaze fell onto the bracelet kept in the drawer.

It was a gift from Leopold last night. He had suggested that they elope.

A wave of intense sadness rose within her while looking at the bracelet.

Like a rising tide, it threatened to drown her.

Back in their verdant campus days, she and Leopold were strolling under the riverside trees. The cool breeze mixed with the moisture from the river brushed their faces, warming their hearts.

Suddenly, Leopold kissed her cheek.

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turned around and shyly told him, “What are you doing? We

into a bright, youthful smile. “Yes, I cheated. You can kiss me back if

won’t.” Thalassa feigned anger.

challenged her. “Then

Thalassa stepped forward.

and ran. “If you

can’t run away.” Thalassa

fresh grass under their feet next to a sign that read, “Please tread lightly.

called out from afar. “What are

to

Thalassa’s hand, leading her off the

dense branches. They watched as the teacher rushed past their hiding spot and continued the chase elsewhere.

gone.” Thalassa heaved a sigh of

the swaying branches,

eyes were bright and youthful, while Thalassa’s were clear and sparkling.

flowed freely between them.

slowly leaned in, his lips

to kiss her, Thalassa quickly turned her head. Her lips brushed his cheek before she let