The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 1130

Just as Thalassa was worrying about Elowen, bracing herself for the chance that Lysander would decline Elowen's offer and leave her crestfallen, she witnessed something that left her gobsmacked.

There she was, pondering how to gracefully defuse the awkwardness that had settled between them like an uninvited guest, when Lysander bowed his head, opened his mouth, and ate the spoonful of food Elowen had offered.

Thalassa was even more astonished than before. Lysander, the epitome of cleanliness, possibly bordering on germophobic, had just eaten food that could well have been graced by Elowen's saliva or... worse?

She found it more surprising than if the sun had decided to rise from the West.

Elowen's laughter rang out, clear and bell-like. Her voice, tender and sticky-sweet, questioned, "Daddy, isn't it yummy? They added egg yolk, some cheese, and bits of bacon in it."

A connoisseur of fine dining in her own right, Elowen could decipher every ingredient with just one taste.

Lysander had never been one for sweets; the flavor in his mouth was a bit off to him, but seeing Elowen's joyous, adorable demeanor, he responded with a muted tone, "Mmm, delicious."

Hearing this, Elowen giggled behind her hands. Her eyes were crinkling into lines, her dimples deepening on her cheeks – an embodiment of exuberant cuteness.

Thalassa, watching from the sidelines, was infected by Elowen's happiness. Her heart also turned into a fluffy cloud of contentment. Elowen's exuberant cuteness was practically melting her heart.

While Thalassa was still beaming, Lysander suddenly lifted Elowen; he took her seat and settled her on his lap.

And so, Thalassa found herself sitting beside him.

"Wow, sitting on Daddy's lap for snack time is the best." It was Elowen's first time enjoying the privilege of sitting on Lysander's lap for a meal, and she was both surprised and thrilled.

Of all four kids, Elowen was the most affectionate. Now that she was cradled by Lysander and sitting at the edge of the dining table, the other three kids were envious but didn't speak up or compete for the spot.

Thalassa couldn't help but wonder why Lysander had suddenly hoisted Elowen onto his lap.

Then she saw him bring over a bowl of soup and place it in front of her, his voice deep and resonant as he said, "Eat up."