The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Atticus probably wouldn't even call that man "dad."

Lysander's eyebrows furrowed slightly, the light in his eyes dimming.

"Dad, don't worry, I won't let anyone bully you or Mom!" Just as Lysander was silently grieving, Atticus's youthful voice suddenly spoke up.

Lysander's dim gaze lit up like a switched-on lamp at the sound of Atticus. His eyes could hardly hide the excitement.

What did he just call him? He called him dad!

That single word, "dad," dispersed all the clouds in Lysander's heart, and his furrowed brows finally relaxed.

"Atticus Sinclair, what are you doing here instead of being at the military academy? Did you sneak out, does your drill sergeant know?" Payton finally couldn't sit still any longer, walking up to Atticus Sinclair and confronting him with the authority of an elder. His words were meant to suppress him.

back," Payton said, pulling out

phone away. She and Atticus had just reunited, and now Payton was trying to have someone take Atticus away again. She

Atticus's calm voice rang out: "No need to call, I got permission to leave for

pocket and showed it to Payton. The leave slip even had the drill sergeant's stamp

and irritably put his phone back in his pocket. "What are you

knew my mom had a

come here. I didn't waste time on the way either.

with a very calm tone, his voice flat without

couldn't speak. The person Callum mentioned who could restore

Payton was dumbfounded, staring