The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 14

“Well, I see. You should get back to your things. I’m off* Thalassa waved to him and then walked to the other side of the road to wait for the bus.

Man, she almost thought David was slack in work, talk about a facepalm moment.

Thalassa got home, pushed the door open and a cozy family scene greeted her.

There was a young woman sitting on the sofa She was petite, with a round face and a pair of lively big eyes. Her dark hair was tied in a ponytail and she looked downright bubbly

This lady was Thalassa’s good friend. Hertha. Four kids were huddled around Hertha, hanging on every word of her story. Their eyes were filled with curiosity, fixated on her, listening to her tell the tale of the little bunny and the big bad wolf in her playful voice.

“The bunny thought its mom was back and opened the door. But surprise, the person outside removed the mask to reveal the fierce fangs of the big bad wolf and, Grrrr, it lunged at the bunny.” Hertha’s voice was sometimes high, sometimes low, and she spoke in an animated and interesting manner. She even opened her mouth wide, imitating the appearance of the big bad wolf

“Don’t eat me. Don’t eat me!” Elowen, who was closest to her, buried her head in her arms, her voice trembling with fear.

Their oldest, Atticus, said aloofly. “This is so childish and boring. That’s not how a wolf howls”

Their second son, Dorian, had teary eyes and clenched fists in front of his chest, looking helpless and pitiful. He pouted and said, “Poor little bunny”

Their little daughter, Sophia’s eyes sparkled with determination as she waved her tiny fists, “If the big bad wolf comes, I’ll beat it!”

Hearing the innocent words of the four kids, Hertha was laughing her head off.

how come you have time to

covered her face with her hands. The big bad wolf is pretending to be mom. If I can’t see her, she

I could

lit up and she immediately ran into Thalassa’s arms,

“Don’t be scared, mom and

“Okay” Elowen nodded

Thalassa. Her smile was warm as she hugged each of them, feeling their softness and baby smell. At that moment,

had some free time today, so I thought I’d come by,” Hertha

tonight. It’s been a while since we last had a meal

heard from Evelyn that you’re now working at the Sinclair Group. That’s the best company in our city. You must be pretty kick–ass to get in Hertha’s eyes were sparkling with joy

“Yes, I worked hard I don’t want

beautifull Thalassa’s pretty face seemed to glow.

that she’s been supporting four kids single–handedly, without ever complaining about being tired. This great achievement is enough to

friends from college. They used to live and eat together. Their friendship was rock

to drop dead, Evelyn emerged from the kitchen and plopped the plate heavily

went back to the

exchanged glances, and she playfully stuck her tongue out,

and delicious. Thalassa had missed lunch, so she was

onto the chair to help

the corners of her mouth, and she looked up at Thalassa with a smile, her eyes curved into crescents, “Mom, I love you the

her mouth full of food, her cheeks puffed out

“Of course, my Elowen is the best.” She planted a kiss on the little girl’s

ran off satisfied

her, her face held in her hands, watching

kids on her own, would be worn out and may look forty before she even turned thirty.