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.

I'll stand by you. You'll always be the most important person to me. My

Lydia about Lysander's leg, and the disappointment upon hearing an uncertain prognosis, stemmed not from disdain but from deep concern for Lysander. To truly care for someone is to prioritize

by Thalassa's heartfelt declaration, stood with her mouth agape, her eyes darting

third wheel, an intruder on

glaringly out of place she was, feeling the full

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

a beeline for the kitchen,

covering her eyes, pretending to be oblivious to the world

demeanor softened, his voice low and warm,

with a radiant smile, walked over, placing

pulled her close,

gently caressed her face as he looked into her eyes, whispering, "I'll

tenderly trace her

everything. A shiver ran