The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 863

Thalassa closed her eyes bitterly.

Before long, the car stopped. To Thalassa's surprise, they weren't at the Royal Estates, but rather at the Vibrant Oasis Residences.

She had just been about to ask Lysander about this unexpected change, but one look at his icy profile, who was staring blankly out of the car window, made the words die in her throat.

Stepping out of the car, she barely had time to close the door before the car sped off, not lingering for even a moment. It was as if Lysander couldn't bear to see her for a second longer.

Thalassa watched the sleek black Rolls Royce disappear into the distance before turning to head into the building.

The apartment was pitch black. She flicked on a switch, and the room was suddenly illuminated by a dazzling white light.

Evelyn, seated on the couch, blinked and shielded her eyes from the sudden brightness.

"Mom, you're home. Why didn't you have any lights on?" Thalassa asked, surprised.

Evelyn shook her head, her eyes flitting back and forth between Thalassa and the empty space behind her. "Why should I keep the lights on when I'm here all alone? That's just a waste of electricity."

"Don’t say that, Mom. Humans invented light bulbs to use them, not to save them," Thalassa said, setting her bag down by the door.

"Why did you suddenly decide to come home today? You haven't been around for days," Evelyn said, her face pale and her spirits clearly low. Thalassa could tell something was wrong.