Chapter 1663She had once thought she was someone’s top priority in life.
But it turned out to be just her imagination.
If she hadn’t harbored hope, she wouldn’t be drowning in such disappointment and despair.
Thalassa curled her lips into a bitter smile, choosing not to respond, and continued to listen to
Joshua speak.
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“I hope, before my time comes, to see Rosalind’s wedding bells ring. I know Lysander well; once he
marries Rosalind, he’ll never let her down. Handing her over to him, I can rest easy.”
Those words hit Thalassa like a wave of acid, anger surging to her heart. She nearly stood up in
agitation but managed to suppress it, clenching her fists tight. Digging her nails into her palms, she
used the pain to calm herself down.
Her breath trembled as she stared at Joshua with clear, wounded eyes, “Do you even realize that
Lysander is the father of my four children?”
Rosalind is your daughter, but am I not?
You let your beloved daughter take over the father of my children, and you call this love?
What kind of logic is that?
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She held back the rest of her thoughts, keeping them buried in her heart. But her quivering breath
betrayed the anger and pain she felt inside. Yet Joshua seemed oblivious to her fury, her suffering.
He said, “I know, I know Lysander is the father of your children. If it were possible, I’d wish for you to
marry Lysander too, to give the kids a complete family. But Zephyr has made his stance clear; he’llNôvelDrama.Org owns this.never allow you to become a Sinclair. No matter your history with Lysander, there’s no future. But
Zephyr likes Rosalind, and only she can marry Lysander without issue.”
Joshua’s words stabbed at Thalassa’s heart, each one bringing a fresh wave of pain, leaving her
internally bleeding. She clenched her fists tighter, enduring the searing pain inside. Even as she
was struggling to breathe from the pain, she refrained from lashing out at Joshua. She was fearful
of agitating him, of causing any strain on his health. But Joshua, seemingly unaware of her breaking
point, went on.
“Besides, having your sister step in as a stepmother to your children is far better than a stranger. At
least, Rosalind won’t harm your kids. She’ll treat them well.”
Thalassa gritted her teeth, forcing herself to endure the torment and pain, without uttering a word.
Joshua wasn’t done, continuing, “Previously, Zephyr and I tried to arrange an engagement between
Lysander and Rosalind, but Lysander always refused. Without his agreement, we couldn’t force
them together. This time, I merely mentioned it, and Lysander agreed. Even allowing the
engagement news to be public. What does this tell you? It shows that Lysander’s novelty with you
has worn off, and he’s beginning to accept Rosalind. Deep down, he knows that being with Rosalind
is the right choice. Marrying her means taking over the vast Whitman Empire. Men are rational
creatures; to them, love is just an accessory. Compared to their careers, love and women don’t hold
much weight.”
Joshua’s initial words only fueled Thalassa’s inner turmoil and disappointment, making her feel like
she had lost a father’s love that was never hers to begin with. But Joshua’s last statement cut deep
into Thalassa’s heart, splitting it in two, leaving her breathless with pain.
Lysander’s acceptance of the engagement with Rosalind, because his excitement with her had
faded, choosing the most suitable partner to step into matrimony.
Such stark reality, such a heartbreaking truth.
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