The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 1444

"Didn't Hertha pick up your call?" Thalassa inquired.

Alaric had arranged for a ride-share to take Dr. Funke home not too long ago, and he was supposed to call Hertha to check in after Dr. Funke was safely inside.

But if Hertha didn't answer Alaric's call, could it be that she was worried he'd come looking for her late at night, potentially disturbing her while she put the kids to bed?

With two little ones to tuck in, the last thing Hertha needed was Alaric, their biological father, finding out.

Thalassa figured Hertha must've worried that if she answered, Alaric might hear the children's voices in the background, so she decided to just not pick up. As Hertha's best friend, Thalassa knew she had to cover for her and keep Alaric from suspecting anything.

Before Alaric could respond, Thalassa added, "She's probably taking a shower. Don't worry. She must be home by now."

"Must be? Weren't you with Hertha?" Alaric picked up on the uncertainty in Thalassa's voice.

"I had promised to help Dr. Funke find an apprentice, remember? So I drove to Hollowbrook overnight, and Hertha drove herself home," Thalassa explained.

"Alright, just be safe on your way back," Alaric said before hanging up.

After ending the call with Alaric, Thalassa dialed Hertha's number.

Alaric's questioning had made her a bit anxious either, and she wanted to check on Hertha herself.

The phone rang for a while, but was not answered as well.

Until an impersonal automated voice finally said, "I'm sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable."

Thalassa's heart sank. Why wasn't Hertha answering even her calls?