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.

were out of sight, her smile faded, and she felt her face stiffen from the forced

Guilt, self-reproach, embarrassment.

as if he was hers to command. She was

meals, and

grown accustomed to assigning these tasks to Spencer without a second

her about it. She finally understood that Spencer's visits were acts of friendship, but she had taken his kindness for granted. She was wrong, and she resolved not to do it again. After

now on, she would try not to leave the kids at Spencer's place or trouble him

candy. Her chubby little hands held the gummy bear, already bitten in half,

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

to resist. It was as if she wanted to

a joyous smile, her voice as delightful as a silver bell.