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 drop by

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

another fit of laughter. She removed Elowen’s hands and pinched her cheeks, “You’re so cute, I could just eat you up. That’s your mom, not the big

she immediately ran into Thalassa’s arms, “Mom,

back, “Don’t be scared, mom and your brothers will protect you.”

“Okay” Elowen nodded

hugged each of them, feeling their softness and baby smell.

time today, so I thought I’d come by,” Hertha told Thalassa.

dinner together tonight. It’s been a while since we last had a meal together, Thalassa said.

the way. I 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

I don’t want anyone looking

was the most beautifull Thalassa’s pretty face seemed

our Thalassa is very strong. Raising four kids on her own, she’s a very brave woman. How could she be anything less? The key point is that she’s been supporting four kids single–handedly,

used to live and eat together. Their friendship was rock

to drop dead, Evelyn emerged from the kitchen and plopped the plate heavily on the table, giving Thalassa a

went back to the kitchen to

stuck her tongue out, sitting

and delicious. Thalassa had missed lunch, so she

I’ll help you eat. Elowen, the foodie, climbed onto the chair to

joint effort of Thalassa and Elowen, the plate of popcorn chicken was quickly wiped clean. Elowen had oil stains at the corners of her mouth, and she looked up at Thalassa with a

mouth full of food, her cheeks puffed out and

“Of course, my Elowen is the best.”

off satisfied to play

was sitting across from her, her face held in her hands, watching her with

own, would be worn out and may look

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