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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and shyly told him, “What are you doing? We agreed to save that

bright, youthful smile. “Yes, I cheated. You can kiss me

don’t think I won’t.”

challenged her. “Then come

Thalassa stepped forward.

Leopold turned and ran. “If you

run away.”

chased, neither noticing the fresh grass under their feet next to a sign that read, “Please tread

teacher called out from afar. “What are you two

teacher started to chase

Thalassa’s hand, leading her off the grass and

and were hidden by the dense branches. They watched as the teacher rushed past

she’s gone.” Thalassa heaved a

the swaying branches,

and youthful, while Thalassa’s

flowed

slowly leaned in, his lips nearing hers.

quickly turned her head. Her lips brushed his cheek before she let out a giggle. “I kissed