Chapter 436


    Thssa nced up at Lysander, who was too engrossed in his breakfast to spare her a second’s


    attention.


    Sitting poised and regal, he was a picture of elegance as he punctured his fried egg with his fork, the


    yolk running like molten gold onto his te. Not a single peripheral nce was given her way.


    Thssa’s eyshes fluttered down in disappointment, a smallugh escaping her lips. She picked up


    the tiny birth control pill, tossed it into her mouth, and washed it down with a gulp of orange juice.


    She didn’t utter a word as she helped herself to a bowl of oatmeal. She ate quickly, ignoring the


    plentiful spread before her. Once the oatmeal was gone, she ced the bowl down and dered, “I’m


    full. I’ll be leaving now.”


    With that, she stood and walked away.


    Lysander didn’t stop her. He continued his breakfast, his eyes as deep and mournful as a snowden


    sky.


    Thssa felt a sinking sensation in her heart, a mix of sadness and anger bubbling within her.


    Even though he didn’t utter a word, his actions spoke volumes. She wasn’t worthy of carrying his child,


    and he would never let her bear his offspring. He had never even considered a future with her.


    The realization was a bitter pill to swallow, worse than the actual contraceptive she had just ingested..


    She stepped out of the dining room, tilting her head to gaze at the cloudless sky overhead. She took a


    deep breath, trying to quell the storm raging within her. After calming herself somewhat, she hailed a


    cab and directed it to the Vibrant Oasis Residences.


    She had intended to go to work, but now she didn’t feel like it. She was tired, both physically and


    emotionally. She didn’t feel up to facing the day. Let Lysander find out she missed work, she thought.


    Better yet, let him fire her. She would wee it.


    When she arrived home, it was just past eleven. The house was quiet; the kids were at school, and


    Evelyn was likely at her bridge club. The children still attended their old preschool and wouldn’t transfer


    to the local one until next semester.


    The house, though empty, was filled with theforting signs of her children. Toys littered the living


    room, and baby bottles and utensils were scattered on the dining table. The sweet scent of baby


    powder filled the air, soothing Thssa’s aching heart.


    She settled on the couch, clutching Elowen’s plush panda. Holding the toy was almost like holding her


    soft, cuddly child. Her heartache slowly subsided.


    She was deep in her thoughts when her phone rang. Thssa’s heart clenched, fearing it was


    Lysander or someone from Sinir Group asking why she wasn’t at work.


    Relief washed over her when she saw it was Hertha. “Sweetheart, are you at work?” Hertha’s cheerful


    voice came from the other end.


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    The endearment lifted Thssa’s spirits. “No, I’m at home,” she replied.


    “You’re not at work today?” Hertha sounded surprised. “Oh, and aboutst night, what was that all


    about?”


    Last night, Thssa had called her in a daze, uttering something cryptic. Thankfully, Hertha had been


    quick to catch on and yed along with her.