Chapter 438


    The more Hertha talked, the more Thssa blushed, her cheeks turning red like ripe apples.


    Hertha, the rascal, was bold and blunt. She could talk about anything and everything without a hint of


    hesitation.


    Her words unconsciously conjured up images in Thssa’s mind, scenes fromst night when


    Lysander had left her breathless and exhausted.


    Her face reddened, and she chastised, “Hertha, can you stop messing around? We’re having a serious


    conversation here!”


    Thssa rolled her eyes and shifted in her seat on the couch, clearly exasperated with her friend’s


    antics.


    “Alright, alright, I’ll stopughing,” Hertha promised, pursing her lips in an attempt to suppress her


    Thssa simply stared at her.


    Hertha knew she was being ridiculous, but she just couldn’t help herself.


    Clearing her throat, she mimicked a ssic yoga pose, taking deep breaths in and out.


    Once she had managed to rein in herughter, she turned to Thssa with a solemn expression.


    “Look, you’ve got nothing to be upset about. Think about it, you’ve got Lysander, a man who’s as


    handsome as a Hollywood star and built like a Greek god. I can’t even sleep thinking about him. You


    should be celebrating, not sulking.”


    As she finished her little pep talk, Hertha gave Thssa aforting pat on the shoulder.


    “Then why don’t you take him?” Thssa retorted with a dismissive wave of her hand.


    “You think I haven’t tried? The man won’t even give me a second nce,” Hertha replied, her face


    turning a shade of pink.


    Thssa buried her face in her hands, “That’s not the point, Hertha. I’m worried about how he knew I


    didn’t go home or that I met with Leopold. He’s too smart. I’m scared that he’ll find out about our


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    secret.”


    “Well, if he does find out, you can always discuss custody and child support. He’s loaded. It’s only right


    that he helps out,” Hertha suggested.


    “But what if he tries to take my babies away from me? He’s so domineering and ruthless. Plus, he


    knows I’m Bruce’s daughter, and he can’t stand me,” Thssa admitted her voice barely a whisper.


    Hertha thought for a moment before nodding in agreement. “You’re right, and we need to find a way to


    keep your kids safe from Lysander.”


    The two women wracked their brains but couldn’te up with a solid n.


    Just then, Hertha’s phone rang. It was ric!


    Hertha was so excited that she fumbled with her phone, nearly dropping it twice. She took a deep


    breath to calm herself before answering the call.


    In a soft, flirtatious voice, she greeted, “Hello, to what do I owe the pleasure? Miss me already?”


    “Cut the crap!” ric’s voice was clearly annoyed. “Can you be normal for once?”


    Hertha was taken aback. She had tried being nice and got shot down.


    She sighed deeply, “What do you want, ric?”


    Thssa watched aghast as Hertha went from sweet to sassy in the blink of an eye.


    “Do you remember the favor you owe me fromst time at that hotel?” ric’s voice was stern.


    “What hotel? What favor?” Hertha was confused, her tone a mix of irritation and confusion.


    Suddenly, she remembered, and her voice dropped to a whisper, “Oh, that time. We agreed to call it


    even, remember?”


    They had agreed to go their separate ways after that incident, so ric’s sudden call was a surprise.


    “We’re far from even! You tricked me, Hertha, and now you must face the consequences!” ric’s


    voice was foreboding.