Chapter 1206

The scorching breath tickled the edges of Thalissa’s ear, carrying an invasive scent of peril.

Her body tensed, frozen in place, her pupils dilated, eyes flickering with uncertainty.

Lysander’s words were eerily familiar. Weren’t they the same ones she’d uttered to him not too long ago?

Back then, when little Elowen had offered Lysander some homemade cookies, Thalassa, worried that he’d refuse and hurt the child’s feelings, had advised him, “Don’t reject the kindness of a child; it might break their heart.”

Now, Lysander had turned her words back on her. How could she possibly refuse?

But sitting on his lap, this way-when a child does it, it’s the sweetness of a father-daughter bond.

And her? Sitting on Lysander’s lap, it could only seem awkward, the sort of thing to set. tongues wagging and minds wandering.

Thalassa squirmed uncomfortably, her body rigid, her cheeks burning, she reminded him, “Your leg is still injured. Shouldn’t you be more careful?”

still recovering from

his deep, resonant voice, his hand circling her waist

her small frame, he enveloped

petite form seemed childlike

a deeper shade of red and her breathing grew labored. But Lysander’s words left her unable to struggle or protest, and she

her that any reckless movement might

and discomfort, she remained still, enduring the closeness.

to Elowen, who was holding up the phone, “Go ahead

flower, lifted the phone, stepped back,

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gathered around, peering at the screen

Give us a smile,” Elowen said earnestly, her large, luminous eyes shifting from the phone to

she was supposed to present her best self for the picture. She forced a smile, feeling Lysander’s warmth at her back and the innocent,

Lysander turning into a

children’s innocence.

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