The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 1299

Zephyr cast a restrained glance at Ethan and quipped, “Mr. Ethan, you’re not busy these days? Got time to hang around here?”

Now Ethan saw the potent sting of being wrongfully accused. He felt a connection to Thalassa’s grievances, which was the bitter taste of being unjustly cornered.

Ethan replied professionally, “Susan’s a model working for our partner. She’s shooting a commercial for our latest smartphone line. Checking in on her is part of my job.”

“Then carry on,” Zephyr said dismissively and turned to Lysander, “Let’s go, Lysander.”

Beyond a fleeting glance at Thalassa and Ethan’s intertwined hands when he first entered the room, Zephyr hadn’t looked Thalassa’s way again.

He led the way out of the ward.

Lysander’s dark eyes bore into Thalassa. Since his arrival, she hadn’t uttered a word to him, nor had she offered any explanations. She even seemed to be avoiding his gaze.

seemed to seep into the very walls of

a single explanation would have

of harboring resentment for ruining a

felt a pang of disappointment. Not because he believed Susan’s words, but because of Thalassa’s refusal to defend herself.

distance herself from him, to sever their ties

silence first, his voice

pressure of his presence, Thalassa’s

resolve crumbled. No matter the grudges she held,

wasn’t?” Thalassa

their exchange, Zephyr halted and turned back, eyeing Lysander sternly, “What’s the matter? Grandma’s not around and now you’re not coming home?”

at Zephyr and said, “I’ll head back

strode

at the doorway of the ward, watching Lysander’s retreating

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