The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 1028

"Mom, is there anything else we need to get rid of?" Atticus turned to ask Thalassa. His cheeks flushed a rosy red from the tense focus of the past hour.

Snapping back to reality, Thalassa's gaze softened upon seeing her son's ruddy complexion. Beads of sweat had trickled from his forehead, rolling down to dampen the collar of his shirt.

In her rush to delete the video, she hadn't noticed how Atticus had been straining himself.

A pang of tenderness swelled in her chest. She reached for a tissue and gently wiped the sweat from his face and neck. "No, sweetie, there's nothing more to do. You've been such a big help to Mom today, and I can't thank you enough."

Atticus’ young face also went cheerful as he saw Thalassa finally relaxing and no longer looking lost or restless. A wide smile broke out, and in his childish voice he said, "Don't mention it, Mom. I like helping you out. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters."

Thalassa's eyes brimmed with tears as she pulled Atticus into a hug and whispered, "Having you kids is the greatest blessing of my life."

"And having you is our biggest happiness." Atticus replied, his voice muffled against her shoulder.

Thalassa laughed through her tears. She had her children, and with them, she had everything.

"Mom, Atticus, are you guys done yet?" At the door, a knock was followed by Elowen's sweet, questioning voice.

Thalassa had rushed back to Royal Estates, immediately sequestered herself with Atticus in his room, and instructed her other three little ones not to disturb them. She had been determined to delete the compromising video that Bruce had without any distractions.

Now that the ordeal was over, the other children were still waiting outside. Shaking off her daze, Thalassa let go of Atticus and stood up to open the door. But Atticus, eager and happy, beat her to it. "I'll get the door!"

He scampered over, his small legs carrying him quickly, and swung the door open to reveal his siblings. They’d been waiting with rounded, curious eyes, looking like a trio of adorable bear cubs.