The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 69

She'd thank her lucky stars if a decent man was willing to marry her daughter.

She didn't expect her daughter to hit the jackpot overnight; she was just hoping for someone who'd treat her right so they could lead a normal life together.

Isabella didn't go back home until she saw Astrid with the two boys and Evelyn with the two girls coming back in turn. Now she felt relieved.

As long as Lysander didn't bump into the four kids, all was well.

Now that Lysander had left Hollowbrook, she didn't have much to worry about.

She held her head high and her chest out, beaming with confidence as she walked back home.

Her house was right behind Thalassa's, a towering building that completely blocked the view of Thalassa's place.

When they built their house, Thalassa was away, working outside while being pregnant, only to come back and find Isabella's house towering over hers in an imposing way.

Even the sunlight was blocked by Isabella's house.

Thalassa was miffed, but nothing could be done about it now. She couldn't just tear down Isabella's house.

Thalassa felt a knot in her stomach when she saw Isabella strut around so arrogantly.

"Astrid, come with us to Starhaven tomorrow. I've rented a two-bedroom flat there; there’s enough space for all of us." Thalassa held Astrid's arm, pleading gently.

Astrid looked pale, and her legs seemed to be giving her trouble as she moved. Thalassa was worried about her rheumatism.

The house was damp and cold; it was not fit for long-term living. It was a recipe for illness.

And winter was just around the corner; wouldn't it be even colder for Astrid?

"But wouldn't that be a bother?" Astrid was afraid to impose on Thalassa.

Evelyn was a tough cookie, but she had a good heart. "What's the bother? You'd be there to chit-chat with me. It's lonely and tiring to look after four kids alone. There's nothing wrong with it. Tomorrow, you're coming with us."

She also noticed Astrid had been living here alone in a poor environment.

Especially after Isabella's house was built, their house was rarely bathed in sunlight. Astrid's health was deteriorating.

Astrid was a few years younger than Evelyn, yet she looked older.