The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 1428

Before Hertha sought him out, Spencer had always thought Hertha had special feelings for him.

Otherwise, why would she care so much about saving him a few bucks?

They say when a woman is penny-pinching for a man, it’s because she’s got visions of white picket fences and kids playing in the yard-casting every penny towards a future together.

Spencer had thought just that. He figured Hertha was sweet on him, dreaming of a cozy household. And it didn’t hurt that he was quite taken with her easygoing

nature-generous, hearty, and without pretense.

It had been ages since he’d found a woman he could just relax with.

So, he decided to settle down with Hertha. He met her parents, even suggested a sit-down between both of their parents to talk wedding bells and all that jazz.

He thought it would all fall into place smoothly-him and Hertha tying the knot under the beaming smiles of their parents, having kids, and living the dream together.

But the night before the big parental meet-and-greet, Hertha came to him. She was straightforward, telling him she’d fallen for Alaric, and she was carrying his children.

the hotel when she dropped

he’d spend his life with suddenly became

he couldn’t swallow the news she’d so casually

at him.

Don’t waste your time on me. There’s still time

lightbulb moment-Hertha was an honest and considerate woman, which is why she told him the score

with less scruples would’ve kept mum, married him knowing full well it wouldn’t work out with Alaric, and let him

and he did blame Hertha for getting his hopes up only

dash them.

Hertha for spilling the beans in time. Otherwise, he’d have

would have it, Hertha ended up buying an apartment in his neighborhood.

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her with the baby bump, Spencer became more

grew into friends.

let out a wry smile, her gaze on the floor though