The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 1043

Thalassa, Evelyn, and the four children all got into the car.

“Mom, I’m so hot! Can we please get some ice creams?” little Elowen tugged at Thalassa sleeve, her plea melting into the stifling air of the car. The child’s eyes, wide and hopeful, were enough to soften the hardest of hearts.

The temperature in Weston Country soared even higher than back home. Stepping off the plane had been like walking into an oven. Despite the cool refuge of the car, the muggy weather made it hard to breathe, leaving everyone parched and restless.

“I want ice cream too, Mom. It’s too hot,” whispered Sophia, her eyes gazing imploringly at

Thalassa.

“Mom, me too! I want two ice creams!” pouted Dorian.

Even little Atticus, who had been quiet, piped up, “Mom, it’s so hot, and I need an ice-cold drink.”

Thalassa’s heart ached as she looked at the children. It was one in the morning, and although the kids had dozed a bit on the flight, the heat of Weston County was merciless Lack of rest combined with the heat

and she knew all too

children were

could be life-threatening.

like a common

who sat in the passenger seat, she voiced her concern, “May I stop somewhere with a shop to pick up some frozen treats to

Elowen in the middle row, Callum in the front beside the driver, who was focusing on the road.

thick and heavy.

can’t endure like us adults.” Evelyn said. She put her hands on Dorian’s face, which was reddened

well as I could have.” Callum said, aware of the potential danger for the children. He couldn’t risk their lives just to get

need, given the urgency of their

Thalassa escape had been thrown together hastily. Callum had managed to map out the escape route and handle the major details, but some of the smaller ones, like the children’s comfort, had slipped through the

for us already. We’re more than grateful.”

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