The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen) novel Chapter 1618

Fitch, trembling under Lysander's intimidating gaze, hurried forward to report, "Lysander, I honestly don't know, I've never dealt with this before. But Ms. Everhart, she really cares about you. She just wants to see you back on your feet as soon as possible..."

Thalassa, shocked, chimed in, "I was right there when Dr. Funke got the call. Someone's offered to pay for your treatment. I asked Dr. Funke what was needed..."

Realizing she might have said too much, she abruptly stopped.

But it was already too late. Lysander's penetrating gaze turned towards her, making Thalassa's breath catch.

Once words are out, you can't take them back.

Lysander looked at Thalassa, her cautious demeanor causing him a pang of heartache.

He had avoided joining Thalassa for the visit to Dr. Funke's clinic, fearing Dr. Funke might take advantage of her willingness to help.

He didn't want to put Thalassa in a difficult position.

But it seems he had anyway.

"What did he ask for?" Lysander's voice was low and tinged with care, a stark contrast to the discomfort he felt at the thought of Thalassa being put in a tough spot.

Standing to the side, Rosalind could clearly sense the gentle and tender concern Lysander had for Thalassa, something she had never witnessed before.

Her heart filled with envy, discomfort, and frustration.

She had always known Lysander to be cold and distant, a man who seemed incapable of warmth.

But, as it turned out, it wasn't that he couldn't show warmth; he just wouldn't show it to her.

To Thalassa, he was as warm as a hot summer day, but to her, he was as cold as the midwinter ice.