Lysander, with a casual grace, lifted the teacup before him and took a sip, his lips curling into a half-smile that wasn't quite friendly.

Joshua's face turned a shade paler. He had hoped to wriggle out of the situation with a quick excuse, but Lysander wasn't playing along, cutting right through his pretense.

"I admit, I've been neglecting Thalassa lately. Now that I've got some free time, I'll make sure to pay her a visit soon," Joshua said, maintaining his smile, attempting to smooth over the tension with Lysander.

Rosalind had been silent up to this point, initially struck by Lysander's inherent nobility and the impressive presence he commanded, just like the old days. But as the conversation between Joshua and Lysander unfolded, she found herself unable to find an opening. However, once Thalassa's name started to dominate the conversation, a bitter feeling began to well up inside Rosalind.

As soon as Joshua finished speaking, Rosalind, fueled by frustration, blurted out, "I saw Thalassa at the cemetery yesterday!"

Her sudden interjection was directly related to the topic at hand, capturing Lysander and Joshua's attention.

Meeting Lysander's gaze, Rosalind felt a flutter in her heart. He was finally looking at her, all because she mentioned Thalassa.

mentioning Thalassa was the only

visiting my sister Harper's grave when I bumped into Thalassa, who was there

Harper and Leopold, both of whom were significant to Lysander, aiming to draw his attention

at the mention, but Rosalind couldn't be sure which name had

on,

up with you, shared in your business ventures. She once said she'd marry you. If it hadn't been for that accident, you two might have been married with kids by now All these years later, you haven't forgotten her, have you? Thalassa, though now with you, stilbholds a flame for

a sophisticated smile, each word designed to

bond with her sister, their plans and promises, a

still couldn't let go of Leopold, sneaking visits to

a pang of sorrow. His eldest daughter had died in her prime, a pain he could hardly express. He had once hoped Harper and Lysander would marry joining forces to lead the Whitman and Sinclair empires to greater heights, allowing the

stirred deep emotions in

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