The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Hertha forced a laugh and said, "Well then, I'll send my best wishes your way in advance."

Spencer, sensing Emmeline's discontent, quickly took off his apron, took her by the hand, and said, "Let's head back. I'll whip up some spicy chili for you."

Spencer was always so refined and gentle, his considerateness made it hard for anyone to stay mad at him. It was Spencer's refinement, his good nature, and his culinary skills that had drawn Emmeline to him in the first place.

Now, even though she harbored some resentment towards Hertha, Spencer's soothing words melted her anger away.

"Okay," she nodded.

"Hertha, we'll be heading off then," Spencer informed Hertha, and then led Emmeline away.

watched them leave. Once they were out of sight, her smile faded, and she felt her face stiffen

Guilt, self-reproach, embarrassment.

someone else's boyfriend as if he was hers to command. She was

meals, and it had

grown accustomed to assigning these tasks to

acts of friendship, but she had taken his kindness for granted. She was wrong, and she resolved not to do it again. After all, even if she and Spencer were close friends, he was someone else's partner, someone else's future

would try not to leave the

should try it," Helena said, unwrapping a candy. Her chubby little hands held the gummy bear, already

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offered the half-eaten gummy bear to Hertha, her beautiful, almond-shaped eyes filled with love for her mommy, eager to

bear, but the love in Helena's tender gaze was too much to resist. It was as if she wanted to give her the world. Hertha opened her mouth without hesitation and accepted the candy,

you're welcome. Is the candy sweet?" Helena asked, tilting her head with a joyous smile, her voice as delightful as a silver bell. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website