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

Guilt, self-reproach, embarrassment.

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

meals, and

accustomed to assigning these tasks to Spencer without

it. She finally understood that Spencer's visits were acts of friendship, but she had taken his kindness for granted.

on, she would try not to leave the

said, unwrapping a candy. Her chubby little hands held

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of the saliva-coated gummy bear, but the love in Helena's tender gaze was too much to resist. It was as if she

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