The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 1043

Thalassa, Evelyn, and the four children all got into the car.

"Mom, I'm so hot! Can we please get some ice creams?" little Elowen tugged at Thalassa sleeve, her plea melting into the stifling air of the car. The child's eyes, wide and hopeful, were enough to soften the hardest of hearts.

The temperature in Weston Country soared even higher than back home. Stepping off the plane had been like walking into an oven. Despite the cool refuge of the car, the muggy weather made it hard to breathe, leaving everyone parched and restless.

"I want ice cream too, Mom. It's too hot," whispered Sophia, her eyes gazing imploringly at Thalassa.

"Mom, me too! I want two ice creams!" pouted Dorian.

Even little Atticus, who had been quiet, piped up, "Mom, it's so hot, and I need an ice-cold drink."

Thalassa's heart ached as she looked at the children. It was one in the morning, and although the kids had dozed a bit on the flight, the heat of Weston County was merciless.

Lack of rest combined with the heat could lead to heatstroke, and she knew all too well that children were more vulnerable than adults. Heatstroke wasn't like a common cold; it could be life-threatening.

Turning to Callum, who sat in the passenger seat, she voiced her concern, "May I stop somewhere with a shop to pick up some frozen treats to cool the kids down?"

The van had plenty of room, with Thalassa and Elowen in the middle row, Callum in the front beside the driver, who was focusing on the road. But even with space to spare, the air felt thick and heavy.

“Yeah, Mr. Gordon. Let’s get them some popsicles before we head on. The kids are too small. They can’t endure like us adults.” Evelyn said. She put her hands on Dorian’s face, which was reddened and almost fevering. She was also worried about the children.