Chapter 1204


    The trepidation Thssa felt toward Lysander, the suspicion that gnawed at her, the subconscious


    belief that he was out to torment her, weighed heavily on his heart.


    Though she hadn''t said anything, he sensed the barricade she had erected around her heart.


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    Imprable, it stood defiant against all his efforts, unmoved by his attempts.


    In the world of business, Lysander was a force to be reckoned with; his desiresmanded reality, and


    the fates of others seemed to bend at his will. But the human heart, that was something he could not


    Especially, the heart of a woman.


    "Daddy, why aren''t you eating? Have some fish," Elowen''s sweet, lisping voice broke through his


    thoughts. She clumsily scooped up a piece of fish with her tiny spoon, her small hand reaching out


    toward Lysander''s te.


    Her arm wasn''t long enough to reach his te, so she just held out her hand, her innocent, hopeful


    eyes fixed on Lysander.


    Her voice, so tender and endearing, brought Lysander back to the present. His gaze softened as he


    looked at Elowen, her adorable, milk-toothed smile touching something deep within him and easing the


    pain in his heart.


    His expression softened, he picked up his te, and epted the fish from Elowen with a low,


    resonant "Thank you."


    Elowen giggled, her voice bubbly as she said, "You''re wee, Daddy. Eat up."


    The little one beamed with joy, her smile reminiscent of Thssa''s—both beautiful and charming.


    Children are simple, easily contented with a word of praise or a thank you.


    What would it take to bring that same happiness to Thssa?


    After her bath, dressed and refreshed, Thssa descended the stairs to find the four children clustered


    around Lysander on the couch, all of them engrossed in the television.


    "Peppa Pig" was ying, Elowen''s favorite cartoon.


    The children''s eyes were glued to the screen, and Lysander, sitting among them, shared their rapt


    attention as he joined them in watching the show.


    Touched by the scene, Thssa paused on the stairs. It was such a warm, harmonious picture.


    She stopped, pulled out her phone, aimed the camera at them, and pressed the shutter button.


    Coincidentally, as she took the picture, the four children and Lysander turned their heads toward her,


    their gazes meeting the camera lens.


    The moment they all looked her way, the image was captured, frozen in time.


    Seeing the photo, Thssa''s lips curved into a pleased smile. "This picture turned out great."


    "Wow, Mommy''s sneaking pictures of us," Elowen''s chubby hand covered her mouth as sheughed


    with delight.


    "Mommy, why did you take our picture?" Dorian asked with youthful curiosity.


    Her bright eyes caught sight of Lysander nearby. With a burst of inspiration, she mbered onto his


    Thssa hesitated, not immediately taking the picture, but instead, she nced at Lysander, seeking


    his approval. Elowen had just plopped herself onto hisp without warning and demanded a photo. She


    wondered if Lysander would be okay with it.  NovelDrama.Org


    "What are you waiting for?" Lysander''s deep voice broke the silence, his intense gaze meeting


    Thssa''s.


    Coming back to reality, Thssa locked eyes with Lysander. Seeing him embrace little Elowen and


    adjust her posture, she understood he was inviting her to take the picture.


    He wasn''t angry after all.