The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 1897

Chapter 1897

Alaric paused for a moment, then obediently swallowed the medicine.

He could tell from Hertha's last words that she was genuinely concerned about him. Though her manner was forceful, it oddly made him feel at ease. At least her assertiveness came from a place of care.

This was a stark contrast to Georgia's domineering nature. Georgia's overbearing attitude was designed to belittle him, making him feel unworthy. She never truly cared for him.

But Hertha, though she was pressing him to drink the bitter medicine, did so for his benefit. Realizing this, Alaric felt much more comfortable. The once bitter medicine even seemed to have a hint of sweetness. Under Hertha's assertive guidance, Alaric soon finished the entire dose.

Lydia said, "Lie down and rest for an hour or two, and you'll start to feel better. After that, you can have a normal meal."

"I feel like having buffalo wings," Alaric suddenly found his appetite.

Lydia paused while packing her first aid kit and looked up, "Everyone knows that when you're sick, you should avoid spicy and cold food."

resumed her

Alaric a disapproving glance, "Really, you're acting less mature than a three-year-old. Even they know better than to eat spicy food

alright. No buffalo wings

was about to leave with her kit, Thalassa stepped

Lydia and Thalassa leaving, Hertha hurriedly tossed the empty medicine packet into the trash, "I'll

Alaric panicked.

who voiced the concern Alaric dared not express, "If you go, who will

forward, blocking Hertha's

at Ethan's back, thankful his best friend

can look after you. After two hours, whatever you want to eat, he can go get

rest

hurt, but my stomach, my whole body is in agony. I feel like I'm falling apart; need to sleep and recover,"

hours? Or just lie down next to him and rest together," Hertha suggested, trying

"That won't do! How could I possibly lie with him? That's just

even glanced worriedly at Lydia, who was still

wasn't