The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen) novel Chapter 1669

Kimberly was practically pacing the floor with impatience, urging, "Come on, spill it. What's on your mind?"

Alaric set his water bottle down on the coffee table, his eyes—mysteriously captivating—fixed on hers. He was undeniably handsome.

"I've been thinking," Alaric said, "about how to transition from being boyfriend and girlfriend to husband and wife."

Ah, Hertha, you're playing games with other guys, using me as a shield to deceive your parents and then pretending to be a single mom to break up in their eyes.

Since you've admitted we're an item, don't blame me for taking matters into my own hands.

Kimberly's heart skipped a beat, her excitement palpable.

She had gotten the answer she was hoping for!

He was reconsidering his relationship with Hertha—either they break up, or they get married!

Poor Hertha, with such a lack of confidence, immediately assuming he wanted to break up, never realizing he wanted to give her a stable home.

Kimberly, overjoyed, could hardly contain her excitement, blurting out, "Heck yes, I knew you were a responsible guy. I'm cooking dinner; I'll call you when it's ready."

"Kimberly..." Alaric began.

But Kimberly cut him off, "No need to be polite. We're practically family. It's totally normal to share a meal. You had to rush off last time and missed dinner. I felt really bad about it."

Kimberly had once harbored hopes that Hertha and Spencer could reconcile, that they might get back together, until that day Spencer and Emmeline showed up at Hertha's place, all lovey-dovey, and Spencer mentioned he and Emmeline were tying the knot soon.