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.

of sight, her smile faded, and she felt her face

Guilt, self-reproach, embarrassment.

if he was hers to command. She was

over for meals, and it had always been him who cleared the table

accustomed to assigning these

to confront 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 all, even if she and Spencer were close friends, he was someone else's partner, someone else's

would try not to leave the kids at Spencer's

unwrapping a candy. Her chubby little hands held the gummy

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