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?”

all, was still recovering from that

his hand circling her waist to pull her closer,

as he would with Elowen, cradling her small frame, he enveloped

Thalassa was an adult, next to Lysander, her 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 didn’t

warning her that any reckless movement might switch on his predatory instincts, and she’d be truly caught

with her embarrassment and discomfort, she

Elowen, who was holding

a blooming flower, lifted the phone, stepped back,

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peering at the screen with

you look so worried. Give us a smile,” Elowen said earnestly, her large, luminous eyes shifting from the phone to Thalassa, urging her to look happier for the photo.

the picture. She forced a smile,

between the fear of Lysander turning

children’s innocence.

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