Chapter 2079
Thalassa was both flattered and a bit embarrassed by the attention.
She instinctively tried to pull her hand away from Lysander's, but he held it firmly.
Facing Harper's memorial, it seemed Lysander wanted Thalassa to stand by his side through it all.
Lysander, hand in hand with Thalassa, continued to address Harper, "You were my confidant, we knew each other inside out, the best of business partners. Now that I'm married, you'd bless me, wouldn't you?"
Matilda, upon hearing this, impulsively wanted to confront Lysander but was pulled back by Joshua.
Fuming, she glared silently at Joshua in protest. Everyone knew Lysander and Harper were childhood sweethearts, destined for each other. If Harper hadn't passed away, she undoubtedly would have been the one marrying Lysander.
And there was Lysander, introducing Thalassa as his wife right in front of Harper's memorial on her anniversary. Was he trying to disturb Harper's peace even in death?
Besides, even with Harper gone, there was Rosalind, who expected to be Lysander's bride. How did Thalassa come into the picture? Feeling Matilda's angry gaze, Joshua shook his head calmly, signaling her to keep her cool.
Matilda was seething inside, her heart going out to Rosalind, expecting her to be green with envy, glaring at Lysander and Thalassa. But to her surprise, Rosalind's face was calm, not showing the anger Matilda expected.
What was going on?
Had Rosalind learned to mask her feelings so quickly?
Or did she no longer care about Lysander?
Matilda had always thought she understood her daughter well, but today she realized she might not know her as well as she thought. Seeing Rosalind's lack of reaction, Matilda dropped the matter but shot Joshua a fierce look to vent her frustration.
"Mr. Sinclair, thank you for taking the
time to visit my niece. Today was meant for the Whitman family to commemorate Harper, but it seems you hold our niece in high regard," said Georgia's father with a flattering tone.
Lucas, Joshua's brother, hadn't been as successful in business as Joshua and wasn't as wealthy.
He was fully aware of Lysander's influence and status, and his words dripped with sycophancy.
Lysander, ignoring him, continued with the commemoration, holding Thalassa by his side.
Then Joshua came over with a little boy about two or three years old, standing next to Lysander and looking at Harper's photograph, he said, "Harper, let me introduce the newest member of the Whitman family to you. This is Clayton, my son, your brother. You've got to recognize all of us."
Joshua was talking about the little boy Susan had for him. The child had been well-cared for recently, looking healthier and more vibrant.
As soon as
Joshua finished
speaking, Lysander's authoritative
voice filled the air, "Then you must
also recognize Thalassa as your
sister She's part of the Whitman
family, too. Make sure you
remember her."
With that statement, Joshua's face turned pale, his gaze shifting between Lysander and Thalassa.
At that moment, Thalassa also looked towards him.Content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.
Their eyes met, her gaze filled with a mix of vulnerability and innocence.
It felt like a punch to Joshua's gut, filled with shame and embarrassment.
He quickly added, "Yes, Harper, Thalassa is also dad's daughter, your sister. She's part of the Whitman family, too. You've got to remember her." Sweat formed in Joshua's palms. Lysander was there to claim Thalassa's place in the family.
He was there to set the record straight for Thalassa.