The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen) novel Chapter 1204

The trepidation Thalassa felt toward Lysander, the suspicion that gnawed at her, the subconscious belief that he was out to torment her, weighed heavily on his heart.

Though she hadn't said anything, he sensed the barricade she had erected around her heart.

Impenetrable, it stood defiant against all his efforts, unmoved by his attempts.

In the world of business, Lysander was a force to be reckoned with; his desires commanded reality, and the fates of others seemed to bend at his will. But the human heart, that was something he could not command.

Especially, the heart of a woman.

"Daddy, why aren't you eating? Have some fish," Elowen's sweet, lisping voice broke through his thoughts. She clumsily scooped up a piece of fish with her tiny spoon, her small hand reaching out toward Lysander's plate.

Her arm wasn't long enough to reach his plate, so she just held out her hand, her innocent, hopeful eyes fixed on Lysander.

Her voice, so tender and endearing, brought Lysander back to the present. His gaze softened as he looked at Elowen, her adorable, milk-toothed smile touching something deep within him and easing the pain in his heart.

His expression softened, he picked up his plate, and accepted the fish from Elowen with a low, resonant "Thank you."

Elowen giggled, her voice bubbly as she said, "You're welcome, Daddy. Eat up."

The little one beamed with joy, her smile reminiscent of Thalassa's—both beautiful and charming.

Children are simple, easily contented with a word of praise or a thank you.

What would it take to bring that same happiness to Thalassa?

After her bath, dressed and refreshed, Thalassa descended the stairs to find the four children clustered around Lysander on the couch, all of them engrossed in the television.

"Peppa Pig" was playing, Elowen's favorite cartoon.