The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Thalassa locked eyes with Lysander, his deep gaze holding a world of unspoken words. In that moment, she realized what he was hinting at-he was testing if his injury truly mattered to her.

Had her reaction led him to misunderstand?

Lydia, who had been rummaging through a first aid kit for some needles, froze upon hearing Lysander's words, sensing an impending storm between Thalassa and Lysander. Panic fluttered in her heart. Turning around, she hurriedly said, "Mr. Sinclair, actually..."

"Disappointed? Never." Before Lydia could finish, Thalassa caught on, responding to Lysander with seriousness and candor.

When Lysander had voiced his concern, Thalassa was initially taken aback, not expecting such a direct question.

But as she grasped the true meaning behind his words, her heart sank.

Under Lysander's intense gaze, she found her answer.

In that moment, the world around them faded away, their eyes only for each other.

the most important person to me. My worry was never about your injury itself, but the fear you might lose

were from the heart, her urgency in asking Lydia about Lysander's leg, and the disappointment upon hearing an uncertain prognosis,

by Thalassa's heartfelt declaration, stood with her

felt like a third wheel, an intruder on

glaringly out of place she

of Thalassa and Lysander's 'couple's feast,' feeling increasingly full from their display of affection. Lydia's desperate glance found Fitch,

averted his gaze and made a beeline for the kitchen, acknowledging his role as an unwanted presence. But while he

oblivious to the world around her. Unbeknownst

confession, Lysander's icy demeanor softened, his voice low and warm,

and Thalassa, with a radiant smile, walked over, placing her

her close,

around her waist and seating her on his lap. His hand gently caressed her face

laid her hand over his, letting his rough fingers tenderly trace her

could hear everything. A shiver ran through her as she