The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet by Thalassa

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Whoa, he actually yanked her up. 

That “yank” she mentioned wasn’t literally pulling her 

Mr. Sinclair, not only was he bad at understanding language, but his comprehension was a bit off too. 

Thalassa’s feet were off the ground, she was trying her best to stand on her tiptoes. Her other hand was tightly gripping the tray afraid that the red wine inside would fall and shatter. 

That was worth twenty grand 

On one side was a twenty-grand bottle of wine, and in front of her was the man’s cold face, deep inside his eyes. Who knew what he’s thinking? Thalassa felt the pressure; her heartbeat was racing, and she was very nervous 

Her eyes were blinking nervously, her eyelashes trembling, and her voice was weak and helpless: “Mr. Sinclair, don’t lose it; let me go first; I can’t breathe.” She was wearing a tight V-neck shirt, the collar was tugged up by him, his fist was pressing on her throat, and his knuckles were blocking her breath. Her throat was so hurt that she was nearly suffocating 

Thalassa was very scared. In front of the manly Lysander, she felt as weak as an ant; he could squash her at any moment. 

Lysander was staring at her coldly, her cheeks were turning red due to a lack of oxygen. Looking down, her short skirt was pulled up by him, and her thighs were about to be exposed. 

And in the box, the three other men were eagerly watching 

Their gaze would inevitably land on Thalassa’s legs. 

Lysander frowned, displeased, and let her go. 

Thalassa lost the support of the man. She lost her balance and her body was falling backward. She tried her best to steady herself, but it was no use. 

She fell to the ground. 

“Bang!” At the same time, the tray and the red wine she was holding tightly also fell, 

The wine bottle broke into pieces on the marble floor. 

Red wine was splashed everywhere 

The sound was like Thalassa’s heart breaking; she didn’t care about the pain in her buttocks, her eyes were wide in shock. 

On the ground, broken glass and red wine were mixed together creating small bubbles. 

Thalassa quickly got up from the ground, and knelt down. Looking at the mess on the floor, she grabbed her hair, and screamed: “Ah, my wine!” 

She couldn’t handle the pressure so she started crying. 

Twenty grand, she couldn’t even pay it off if she sold herself. 

She came here today to make money, not to lose it. 

This money was getting less and less, and she was in debt 

Her family of four was waiting for her to bring money back to buy milk powder and winter clothes. 

Even if Thalassa was optimistic, facing the huge pressure and the compensation of twenty grand, she couldn’t hold it in so she started crying. 

She was kneeling in front of the broken wine, grabbing her hair, and crying, leaving everyone in the room at a loss. 

Alaric and the others exchanged glances; what happened? 

Lysander stood in front of Thalassa, seeing her break down and cry. Her cry was heart-wrenching 

His anger was mostly gone because of her. His eyebrows furrowed slightly. He lowered his head, looked at her, and his deep voice asked, “Are you out of 

your mind?” 

Hearing his voice, Thalassa immediately looked up. her tear-filled eyes glaring at him: “You’re the one out of your mind! You’re the one who broke the wine; you have to pay!” 

She was blaming him while crying.

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If it weren’t for him suddenly grabbing her collar and letting go, she wouldn’t have lost her balance and fallen, and the wine wouldn’t have shattered. 

So it was all about the dough after all! 

Lysander finally understood why Thalassa was crying. 

He remembered what Isabella had said: she was also pitiful, 

to be gambled away by her mother. 

For her, that twenty grand was like hitting the lottery. 

No wonder she cried so hard, so desperately, and so helplessly 

Sorting to every possible means, even risking jail time, only for all her hard-earned money 

Lysander pulled out his wallet from his pocket, took out a black card, and tossed it at her: Take it, spend as much as you need, no pin!” 

Thalassa caught the gold-edged black card and wiped away her tears. Standing up, she pressed her lips together, sobbed once, and said, “Then I’ll tell the manager the wine is on you guys, I’ll go swipe the card now” 

It was his fault to begin with so he should compensate, and Thalassa had no reason not to accept 

Twenty grand to Lysander was like a drop in the bucket, but for her, it was the straw that broke the camel’s back 

Plus, it was Lysander who broke the wine and he should pay for it. 

So Thalassa confidently walked out with the card. 

Inside the private room, everything was chaotic, and the girls brought in were scared stiff 

Who would have thought a part-time waitress would dare to go toe-to-toe with Mr. Sinclair? 

And Mr. Sinclair even tossed her his black card and told her to spend away! 

Each of them thought they could profit from Mr. Sinclair that day if they could please him, they could hit the jackpot tonight. 

Even if they couldnt make money, they were still willing to butter him up 

One of the girls dressed in flashy clothes, more gutsy than the rest, walked up to Lysander, stretched out her hand ready to grab his arm, and cooed, “Mr. Sinclair, don’t be mad, let me keep you company.” 

Before her hand even landed on Lysanders arm, she was scared off by his icy stare. 

The girl embarrassedly withdrew her hand but still tried to flirt with him, winking and saying, “Mr. Sinclair, I’m good at keeping company, however you 

want.” 

“Scram!” Lysander answered disgustedly. 

The girl froze in fear. 

Seeing this, Alaric laughed and said, “Babe, come to me, don’t mess with Lysander. Hes a man with someone in his heart; don’t mess with him or you might get hurt.” 

“You sure talk a lot.” Lysander coldly glanced at Alaric and sat down in his spot. 

“Alright, III shut up. Lysander’s luck in love is about to kick in; how can he still care about a woman from the past?” Alaric quickly apologized, but be really did talk a lot, even joking around while apologizing 

After he finished, Lysander’s icy gaze fell on him and said, “Alaric, drink as much as you can tonight. Dr. Everest is coming tomorrow; you won’t be able to taste anything after the anesthesia.” 

After saying that, Lysander lit up a cigarette, took a puff, and the white smoke swirled around him. 

He only gave her the money because Thalassa was Celia’s cousin and they grew up together. 

He didn’t have any special feelings for her. 

Alaric kept quiet. 

His pain was indescribable, all because he couldn’t keep his mouth shut. 

Richard and Ethan sympathized with him. 

Alaric’s tongue was about to be numbed, poor guy 

Soon, Thalassa entered the room with a broom and mop. She didn’t start cleaning right away. Instead, she walked up to Lysander and handed him the black card, saying, “Here, the twenty grand for the wine has been charged to Sapphire Skyline’s account.” 

Lysander’s eyes, through the smoke, looked at her. 

Lysander’s 

White 

cere deep, like the night sky distant and mysterious 

rled around his face, giving Thalassa a slight chill 

ich for the blac

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card, so she bent down to stuff it into his hand, saying. Dont worry I didn’t overcharge you, only for the wine 

already wearing a low-cut top, and when she bent over Lysander felt his throat tighten involuntarily 

Her hand brushed his, the touch soft and cold, a feeling he found strangely familiar 

It was just a brief touch, but it was enough to stir up a whirlwind of thoughts in Lysander’s mind. 

His gaze deepened, and he began to show signs of emotional turmoil 

Her unintentional touch was enough to set him on edge 

This woman, Thalassa was constantly drawing him in 

Just as Thalassa was about to stand up after handing him the black card he grabbed her wi up sitting on his lap 

His thighs were warm, and his muscles were firm 

The moment she sat on his lap, Thalassa could feel his change 

Thalassa was stunned, her eyes wide open. “Mr. Sinclair, what are you doing?” 

His hand w big and strong, and with a pull, she ended 

She tried to push him away, but he held her hand, and his other hand was behind her back, preventing her from escaping 

His voice was deep and slightly hoarse. “Do I have to make a move on you before you’ll take the money?” 

He was very generous with Celia’s other friends, giving them a lot of money 

And she was Celia’s cousin, they had grown up together, and he couldn’t bear to see her in distress and not give her money 

He asked her to take as much money as she wanted, but she wouldn’t take a dime 

Since she didn’t want free money, did she enjoy trading her body for money? 

His counter-question felt like an insult to Thalassa, and she panicked 

She began to struggle fiercely, saying. “Mr. Sinclair, let me go. I’m just a waitress. There are plenty of women here for you, just pick one” 

Alaric was laughing so hard that his body was shaking “Yeah, Lysander, with so many beauties around, why pick on a waitress? 

Lysander gave them a cold look and said, ‘Get out!” 

lanc answered quickly standing up. 

Ethan and Richard knew better, they also stood up and quickly left the room, afraid that they might get hurt by Lysander’s gaze if they stayed any longer. 

also left, but the woman who had just hit on Lysander stayed, watching Thalassa with a hateful look 

She thought 

much prettier than Thalassa, why did Mr. Sinclair let her sit on his lap and not her? 

by jealousy. Alanc dragged her away, whispering in her ear. “You’re really brave to stay, arent you afraid of dying? Give it up, it s 

never going to be your turn 

The room quickly emptied, and Alaric even thoughtfully closed the door. 

Now there were just Thalassa and Lysander left in the room. 

Thalassa had thought that since there were so many people around. Lysander wouldn’t do anything to her, she just needed to find a chance to escape his 

hold 

But now 

Thalassa was panicking, her scalp was tingling, and her blood seemed to be flowing in reverse. She was alternating between fear and shock. 

She struggled desperately, saying, “Mr. Sinclair, I’m not what you think, I’m just a waitress. 

Turned out that Lyranders body had started to lose control because of her touch. Her irregular movements on his lap made his temperature gradually 

His voice took on an even huskier tone.

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With one large hand cradling the back of her head and the other gripping her waist, he prevented her from struggling 

His eyes were filled with a blurry glow, and his voice was gravelly as he stared into her bright eyes. “Aren’t you waitressing here to make some dough?” 

Thalassa bit her tongue. 

She couldn’t refute his words 

Wasn’t everyone working to make money? 

In the next instant, she froze on the spot, paralyzed with fear. 

His hands roamed restlessly over her body. 

Thalassa was terrified to the point of her scalp tingling 

She bent down, her face turning beet red as she glared at him. “Lysander! You’re trying to hit on me!” 

“Isn’t that what you’re into? Playing hard to get? Lysander was out for punishment. 

She was always playing the seductress. 

Were men really that easy to tempt? 

Thalassa was livid. Seizing the moment when his grip weakened, she quickly toppled sideways onto the couch and gave him a swift kick squarely in the nether region. 

Lysander let out a muffled grunt of pain as his hands lost their hold. Instinctively, he covered the throbbing area. 

Thalassa seized the chance to make a break for it 

Watching Thalassa’s retreating figure, Lysander’s eyes turned frosty with anger. 

His eyebrows knitted together. 

She actually dared to kick him, what a brazen woman! 

Thalassa’s heart raced. If it weren’t for her hand clutching her chest, she would have thought her heart was about to pop out 

She headed to the reception, found the manager, and told him she wanted to quit 

The manager asked curiously. “You just started and already sold a bottle of wine, earning a thousand in commission. If you hold on for a few more hours. and sell another bottle, you’ll make two thousand, that’s a month’s salary at your office job. With such good efficiency, why quit?” 

Thalassa’s face turned crimson, and she stammered, “I was mistaken for a certain type of woman by a customer” 

Seeing her flushed face, the manager caught on: You’re quite the looker, have you ever thought of switching careers? You might earn even more.” 

“No, manager. Waitressing is my bottom line, and I can’t go any lower Please settle my bill and I need to leave before the customer returns, or I can’t explain. Thalassa immediately refused. 

No matter how tough or difficult, she wouldn’t stoop so low. 

She would never compromise her principles for money or anything else. 

No matter how tough, she would earn her money through her own hard work and brains, never selling herself out. Nor would she take money she shouldn’t 

“Alright then, if you ever want to come back, give me a call.” The manager agreed, settling her bill and letting her go. 

Everyone had their own aspirations; he can’t force her to do something she didn’t want to. 

Besides, it’s better if she didn’t do such things 

Thalassa collected her earnings and hastily left Sapphire Skyline 

She had encountered Lysander twice in her two shifts here and been hit on by him twice! 

She was so scared that her heart was about to give out. 

Back in the private room, Lysander took a while to recover from the pain in his nether region. 

That woman was ruthless! 

If he ever ran into her again, he wouldn’t let her off so easily.

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Thalassa managed to make over a grand from this part-time gig 

Plus, she used her own bank account this time, so she didn’t have to worry about Evelyn swiping the money to gamble it away 

Humming a tune. Thalassa returned home to a pitch-black house Evelyn and the kids were already snoozing 

She whipped out her phone and sent Hertha three thousand, took a shower, and hit the hay 

That night, Thalassa slept like a baby, free from the weight of debt 

She even had a plan for the kids milk powder and clothes. 

Thalassa rented a two-bedroom apartment. Evelyn and the kids occupied one room, and Thalassa took the other 

In her dream, she was perched on Lysander’s lap. His handsome face was so close that she could see every pore. His skin was firm and springy. radiating power. The potent smell of his masculinity filled the air around her, and his hot breath made her shiver. 

Her body responded on its own accord. 

She was actually cradling Lysander’s perfect face in her hands, puckering up his lips. She laughed and said. “Ha, Lysander, you’ve fallen into my trap. Come on, give me a kiss. You can’t escape now 

With that, she puckered her lips and leaned in for a kiss. 

Wow, such a perfect and handsome man was hers. Awesome! 

“Lysander” 

Suddenly a smack on her forehead jolted her awake. 

She opened her eyes to Evelyn’s angry face, a stark contrast to the face in her dream 

“Daydreaming again? Look at the sun, it’s high time you got up!” Evelyn scolded. “You’re in your twenties and still single, not even with a boyfriend. You’re going on a blind date in a few days”” 

Evelyn was both disgusted and worried. 

Thalassa was a normal woman, She’d been taking care of four kids for years without a single male friend. Any man who showed interest in her bolted 

when they learned about the kids. 

Look at her so lonely, she was dating men in her dreams. 

She was just chuckling in her sleep, puckering up to kiss someone. Evelyn couldn’t bear to watch. 

Thalassa rubbed her throbbing forehead, looking wronged. 

Strange, why was she dreaming about Lysander? And even wanting to get intimate with him in her dream. 

It must be because Lysander had her sit on his lap last night. That suggestive pose and his words left a deep impression. 

That’s why she had such a dream. 

And her mom caught her How embarrassing. 

“Mom, don’t bother setting me up its a waste of time. No one’s going to want a mom with four kids, Thalassa replied as she got up. 

“You knew that, but you didn’t do anything about it Now do you regret it?” Evelyn reproached her. 

Evelyn had gotten pregnant unexpectedly when she was young. She knew the pain well and didn’t expect her daughter to follow in her footsteps. 

1 didnt have a choice back then” Thalassa explained 

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Thalassa wanted to say she was also a victim, but at the sight of Evelyn’s expectant and serious gaze, she held her tongue. 

What’s going on? Spill the beans: who’s the father of your kids? For all these years, you’ve never mentioned him! Even if you don’t want to be with him, he should shoulder some responsibility for the kids.” Evelyn pressed. 

If Thalassa could find the kids father and make him share some of the burden, her life wouldn’t be so hard. 

Tve already told you; I don’t know. Mom, please stop asking me.” This was an old issue, and Thalassa really didn’t want to go over it again. 

If she knew who their father was, she would have sought him out long ago. 

She couldn’t tell Evelyn about the assault she had endured at home. If she did, Evelyn would be even more devastated, perhaps crying herself to pieces. 

You really know how to worry a person.’ Evelyn sighed, full of helplessness. 

She’d asked so many times, but Thalassa just wouldnt say who the kids’ father was! 

Breakfast time rolled around, and the kids all tucked in with gusto. 

Thalassa cheerfully took care of them during breakfast 

Evelyn said, “Since you have some free time lately, let’s go back to our hometown today.” 

“Why are we going back to our hometown?” Thalassa asked curiously. 

Today is the anniversary of your cousin Celia’s death. Astrid called me and wants us to go pay respects at the cemetery. Evelyn replied. 

The mention of cousin Celia brought a wave of sadness over Thalassa, wiping the smile off her face. 

Celia was the daughter of Thalassa’s aunt Astrid and uncle Ryan. They had been a happy family, but Celia had accidentally drowned while playing near a pond as a child. Nobody was around to help, and she didn’t survive. 

Celia’s father was so devastated by the tragedy that he fell ill and died a few years later, leaving Astrid alone. 

So, every year, they would pay tribute to Celia and Ryan’s graves. 

After breakfast, Thalassa booked train tickets back home. 

When the six of them walked to the edge of the village, a luxurious car sped past them. 

The car brushed past Thalassa, almost hitting her. 

Fortunately, Thalassa was quick to react and jumped to the side, avoiding being hit. 

She turned around to see that the black car had stopped in the village square. 

Many villagers were gathered in the square, enjoying their chat. 

The car door opened, and a trendy and sexy woman stepped out. She wore heavy makeup, thick foundation, bright red lipstick, sunglasses, and high heels. 

After getting out of the car, she flicked her hair over her shoulder and said, ‘Oh my, even riding in a luxury car is tiring. My back is killing me.” 

“Isn’t that Isabella? What kind of car is this? It looks really luxurious; I’ve never seen such a fancy car in my life.” An elder from the village approached, his eyes shining as he looked at the black luxury car Isabella leaned against, then at her, expressing great surprise. 

“Look, this is an Audi; each one costs tens of thousands of dollars.” Isabella opened her thickly painted lips and said it with a proud smile, emphasizing the price of tens of thousands of dollars. 

“Tens of thousands per car, that’s rich. Isabella, you’re doing really well; you’re the richest person in our village. An elder gave Isabella a thumbs-up in 

praise. 

Isabella stood tall and proud, basking in the praise and envy of the villagers. She had deliberately stopped the car to bask in the admiration and respect of the entire village. 

“Oh, who’s that carrying lots of bags and with four children? Is that Thalassa?” Another villager suddenly spotted a family panting and walking their way “That’s Thalassa. Look at her, with four children and carrying all their luggage on foot. The contrast between her and Isabella coming home is stark.” The elder, who had praised Isabella earlier, looked at Thalassa, laughing as he spoke.

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That smile was dripping with sarcasm. 

Evelyn, who usually had a mouth on her, was now feeling like crawling into a hole after hearing the village folk’s put-downs. She had no choice but to stick close to Thalassa, her head hanging low. 

Isabella’s life was better than Thalassa’s, with money, power, and a big house, and every time she came back, she drove a fancy car and wore designer clothes. 

And there they were, dressed modestly, having to hoof it back home. 

She felt too inferior to look up. 

Her own daughter, unable to match up to others. 

Thalassa was already in a bad mood after nearly being hit by Isabella’s car. 

Now, hearing the village elders’ comments, her face darkened even more. She had planned to ignore them. She didn’t like to compete with others. She knew how good or bad her life was; everyone’s needs were different, so there was no need to compare. 

Thalassa, with her luggage on her back, walked across the village square. 

Suddenly, Isabella’s derogatory words rang out: Thalassa, are you tired carrying that luggage on your back? Your shoulders must be chafed, right? We both live in the city. If you had told me beforehand, I could have given you a lift. It’s okay if you don’t have a car, you’ve got me, your dear cousin.” 

The lady who had previously praised Isabella chimed in. “Thalassa, you should learn from your cousin. Look at her, not only does she have a wealthy boyfriend, but her career is also very successful, making her the richest person in the village. She’s a good person, not looking down on you, this poor relative of hers, and willing to give you a lift. Don’t be so stubborn, if you don’t have anything, then you have to ask others for help. Riding in your cousin’s car isn’t shameful.” 

Thalassa suddenly stopped in her tracks, lifted her chin, and said to the lady, “How is it that I have nothing? Are these four children not mine?” 

She took a deep look at Isabella, gave a small smirk, and said, “Don’t judge a book by its cover, how do you know she’s so kind-hearted?” 

Wasn’t it Isabella who schemed against her and slept with her boyfriend? 

At the Sinclair group, Isabella had deliberately slandered her, claiming she was a criminal with a record. 

Such a woman was actually praised as kind hearted? 

Isabella sure knew how to put on a show, seeming all sweet and kind but actually cunning as a fox. 

That woman was always a fair-weather friend. 

Seeing Thalassa proudly mention her four children, she dismissed it with a sneer. 

Her disdain was all too clear 

Rural women valued their reputation above all else. 

Thalassa was not only pregnant before marriage but also had four children! 

And to this day, she didn’t even know who the father of the children was. If it were anyone else, they would have been too ashamed to come home. 

And yet, she was still so proud. Shameless. 

“You’re really poor and proud; misunderstanding my goodwill, you deserve to be poor all your life.” The woman took Isabella’s side; Thalassa had actually said Isabella was not what she seemed. questioning her goodwill. 

The woman’s words became more and more blunt and rude, trying to curry favor with Isabella and suck up. 

to her. 

At first, Evelyn felt ashamed of their poverty, but now Isabella and the woman’s words were unbearable. 

Her temper flared up. She lifted her head and said loudly to the woman, “What does our poverty have to do with you? We didn’t ask you for food.” 

“Well, no.” 

“Well, then, shut up and stop 

op saying meaningless things! As an elder, you should behave properly. Otherwise, when you die, no one might be willing to put up a tombstone for you. Evelyn said it angrily. 

When it came to arguing, no one could beat Evelyn. 

Evelyn usually képt to herself, but once she was riled up, her words were unmatched in the village.

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That woman was so pissed off by her words that she turned beet red Clearly, she was mad as hell but didn’t say anything more 

Isabella looked at Thalassa’s family dirt poor but still holding their heads high How could she possibly take this lying down? 

She parked her car right at the entrance of the village, all to show off and put Thalassa down 

With her heavy makeup and stuck up face, she tossed her head back and said nonchalantly. “Evelyn, it looks like you’re getting on in years, and your clothes are all worn out. No jewelry on you, huh? Is Thalassa giving you a hard time? Come with me to the city tomorrow, and I’ll get you a diamond necklace” 

Isabella’s words sounded respectful, but actually, she was just belittling Thalassa and mocking Evelyn. 

Evelyn’s face turned beet red in embarrassment 

Her clothes were indeed old, with no decorations at all, not even an earring 

Just then, the four kids approached. 

Mom. Grandma”” 

They ran up holding Evelyn and Thalassa’s hands. 

Sophia, with her adorable little face, looked up at Isabella and whispered, ‘Are you really going to buy jewelry for my grandma? She won’t have time tomorrow Why don’t you give her that diamond bracelet you’re wearing?” 

Isabella glanced at the sparkling diamond bracelet on her wrist and instinctively covered it with her other hand 

She was caught off guard and said, “It’s not suitable to give Evelyn something I’ve worn.” 

Elowen fluttered her beautiful eyes and said gently. “My grandma won’t mind.” 

“Yes, my grandma loves diamonds, and since you want to give her one, why not just give her this? Dorian’s innocent eyes looked at Isabella with sincerity Isabella had just been showing off her wealth, implying Thalassa couldn’t afford jewelry and suggesting she would take Evelyn shopping in the city. 

She was just trying to embarrass Thalassa and Evelyn, not actually planning to take her shopping 

Now the three kids were grilling her one by one, asking her to give her diamond bracelet to Evelyn. 

It cost a fortune; how could she possibly give it to Evelyn? 

She gave an awkward laugh and said. “This is old, I’ll get her a new one tomorrow” 

Diamonds dont get old Are you just making excuses because you don’t want to give them to my grandma?” Sophia, who had quite a bit of knowledge about jewelry knew better 

She wore a baseball cap, her eyes as beautiful as gems, staring at isabella. 

She even made Isabella feel pressured. 

Just like Lysander’s child, so young but already so strong-willed. 

Isabella was left speechless, her eyes darting around, looking for an excuse to get out of there. 

The woman who was just complimenting Isabella and looking down on Thalassa was taken aback by the four kids, who were articulate, doll-like and beautiful 

They were like works of art, even more attractive than celebrities. 

Most importantly, they were all very smart, which surprised the adults. 

No wonder Thalassa was so proud Who wouldn’t be proud of having such beautiful and brilliant children? 

1 know you’re nich, but my mom is very kind, and we all love her Seeing Isabella’s eyes flicker, Atticus knew she was looking for an excuse to leave, and he summed up the situation with his childish voice. 

“Yeah, we all adore mom” The rest of the kids chimed in

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Im fine, just a bit under the weather, Astrid said with a grin plastered across her face as they returned 

“Astrid, we’re back!” Elowen, lively as a bunny, hopped over to Astrid’s bedside. Her round face was lit up with a sweet smile. 

“Elowen, you’re back. Let me take a look at you. Wow, you’re growing up to be quite the heartbreaker, Astrid said, her face filled with love as she gently caressed Elowen’s soft cheeks. 

“Hi, Astrid,” Dorian chimed in, moving closer to greet Astrid. 

“Astrid,” Atticus added. 

“Hello, Astrid.” Sophia came forward to greet her too. 

Astrid was grinning from ear to ear. Tve got loads of sweets. Let me fetch them for you.” 

She got off the bed and pulled out a handful of beautifully wrapped candies from her cupboard, distributing them among the four children. 

These candies were gifts from the villagers during festivals. She’d saved them for when the kids came around. 

The kids were thrilled with the candies and started munching on them, their faces beaming with delight. 

“Thanks, Astrid they chorused in their cute little voices 

Astrid’s face wrinkled with laughter “Ah, don’t mention it.” 

Then the four kids scampered off to play. 

Watching their small figures disappear, Astrid’s laughter turned into tears. Her heart ached so much that it felt suffocating. 

Her own daughter was about their age when she drowned 

If she were still alive, her child would be as old as them now. 

Seeing Astrid in tears, Thalassa quickly handed her a tissue. “Astrid, it’s all in the past. I believe Celia must have been reborn somewhere else by now, living a happy life in some other corner of the world” 

Astrid nodded through her sobs and said. ‘It’s been many years now. What’s hard to accept is for us, the living.” 

Thalassa felt a lump in her throat. She was a mother too, aware of the unbearable pain of losing a child 

She could empathize with Astrid’s anguish and torment. 

Handing Thalassa a tissue. Astrid wiped her tears and regained her composure. “Let’s pack up and head to the graveyard. We shouldn’t let Celia feel alone.” 

Thalassa nodded. 

Celia was buried in Hollowbrook’s public cemetery. 

To get there, they had to cross a narrow, dirt ridden country road 

The kids frolicked along the path ahead like little bunnies, with the adults trailing behind them. 

Astrid, still hale and hearty, walked on her own. Thalassa offered her support. 

Soon, they arrived at the graveyard. 

Unlike the city, rural graves weren’t cemented neatly but were simple earthen graves with rudimentary stone tombstones and no pictures. 

Thalassa and Astrid laid down the food they’d brought in front of Celia’s grave and cleared off the weeds around it. 

Just then, Isabella arrived and said, “Auntie, I’m here to visit Celia.” 

Isabella addressed Astrid as ‘Auntie 

Astrid gave her a nod 

Isabella stepped forward towards the grave, silently praying, “Celia, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to use your name to deceive Lysander. I didn’t mean to offend you. Please forgive me” 

She knew that today was Celia’s death anniversary and had come especially to pay her respects, hoping that Celia wouldn’t blame her for using her name to hide the truth that Lysander’s bedfellow that night was actually Thalassa. 

Meanwhile, a-black Rolls Royce pulled up at the entrance of Hollowbrook 

Lysander, seated in the back, exuded an aura of calm composure 

His assistant, David, stopped the car and asked a local, ‘Excuse me, could you tell me where Celia’s grave is?”

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The villagers pointed to a narrow country path ahead. 

Following that path would lead to the village cemetery. 

The path was so narrow that a car couldn’t make it through. 

David turned back and asked Lysander with a questioning gaze, “Mr. Sinclair, the road’s too narrow and all muddy. It might be tricky to get the car through: 

Without much thought, Lysander got out of the car. 

The feel and scent of Thalassa the night before were so similar to those of that woman five years ago. 

He deliberately slid his hand under her clothes, her skin smooth as satin, the soft touch stirring him up and reminding him of that night with that woman, 

His blood was boiling, and his throat was tingling. 

He kept Thalassa by his side to strengthen his willpower and resist being drawn to her 

Even if she were lying naked in front of him, he would stay cool. 

But she just touched his hand and then bent down in front of him, her chest view almost exposed, and he nearly lost control. 

This was not a good sign. 

So Lysander decided to visit Celia’s grave that day to see what the woman he had been involved with looked like, to tell Celia and Thalassa apart, and to cool himself down. 

Besides, that woman had saved him with her body He hadnt thanked her in person, nor had he visited her grave. 

Even if she were no longer alive, he should visit her grave. 

Seeing Lysander get out of the car, David hurriedly followed, accompanying him down the country path. 

Ahead was an endless green field, vast and open, with occasional birds flying low over the paddy fields. 

The air was fresh, and the scenery was green and pleasing to the eye. 

The journey, however, was a bit tough. 

At this point, the villagers rushed over after hearing the news, gawking at the luxury car and Lysander 

Hollowbrook was a relatively poor village, most of the villagers hadn’t been to the big city and were quite naive. 

The best car they’d seen was Isabella’s Audi. 

Now seeing a shining Rolls-Royce, they all came to gawk in awe. 

“Good lord, this car is so fancy, look at it shine.” 

I’ve seen this logo on TV, it’s a Rolls-Royce, worth millions a pop.” A slightly younger villager exclaimed. 

“Millions for a car, oh my, that’s rich! Who’s this wealthy young man coming to our village in such a fancy car?” The lady who had previously admired Isabella and looked down on Thalassa was so shocked that her eyes were popping out 

She was in awe and disbelief 

Poverty really limited her imagination. She had no idea what a car worth millions looked like, even in her wildest dreams. 

“That man is also so handsome, tall, noble, and good looking. If only he could be my son-in-law.” The lady looked at Lysander heading down the path, her hands clenched and her face smitten. 

She’d lived her whole life, and this was the first time she’d seen such a handsome man. 

She’d never seen such a handsome man on TV 

“Don’t dream about it. He’s here to mourn Celia, he’s probably has something to do with the Everharts.” The villager, who had just pointed the way to David, mocked the middle-aged lady’s fantasies. 

Upon hearing this, the lady’s face turned dark. Was he looking for Thalassa? 

Could he be the father of Thalassa’s children? 

On closer inspection, the man’s eyes and eyebrows did resemble Atticus, Thalassa’s eldest son. 

How could Thalassa, that poor woman, have such good fortune? 

The lady looked discontent and her earlier anticipation was instantly shattered. 

Country roads were dusty, and Lysander’s normally spotless shoes were soon covered in mud.