Chapter 999
Thalassa intuitively realized that something was wrong with the cake the moment Susan instinctively stepped backward.
She knew it. Susan’s warm behavior today was way out of character.
Susan’s eyes darted evasively, but she retorted with forced confidence, “My mom baked that cake. What could possibly be wrong with it? I saw you skipped lunch, so I was being nice and cutting you a slice. And here you are, accusing me without a bite. What’s your deal?”
“If there’s no problem, then prove it. Have a bite yourself. Otherwise, how can I be sure it’s safe?” Thalassa stood up and closed the distance between them. Her demand was clear.
“I told you! I’m not in the mood for dessert. I want my dinner.” Susan blurted out, her face flushing with a mix of anger and embarrassment.
Yet Susan retreated two steps as Thalassa rose up. It was a clear sign of nervous avoidance.
Thalassa was now certain. The cake that she was being offered was not safe for eating.
won’t kill you.” Thalassa
recoiled, tilting her head back
on, it’s just a slice of cake.” Bruce chimed in, rising to the occasion.
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agitated Susan and then back at Thalassa. He said, “My Susan rarely offers to serve food I haven’t even had
his only child. Who else would he dote on if not her?
forked a generous piece of the cake and popped it into his mouth.
voice cracked with a mix of alarm and
through a
swallowed hard, and a nauseous chill ran down her spine. She stammered, “Nothing. I just realized I never asked if you wanted anything. From
Her
with guilt as she looked
thoughtful words, Bruce beamed with pride, “That’s all I
the cake with
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In Chatper 999 of the The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet series, Five years later, Thalassa returns to Starhaven with her four children. She's in a rush, and her mother, Evelyn, complains about babysitting. Thalassa explains her difficult journey, but her children's kindness melts her heart. She's heading to a part-time job at a nightclub, uncomfortable in the revealing outfit, but determined to support her family. The manager warns her about dealing with high-rolling customers......... Will this Chatper 999 author Novelxo.com mention any details. Follow Chatper 999 and the latest season of this series at Novelxo.com.
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