Helena's eyes brimmed with glistening tears as fear and worry held her in their tight grip. She fought back the urge to cry and nodded her head, showing a maturity beyond her years. Julian's little cheeks were flushed, his expression a mix of fear and concern as he gave a confused nod.

"You two are doing great," Thalassa said tenderly, stroking their hair and taking their hands as they approached Hertha's bedside.

"Mommy..." Helena looked up with her small head and saw Hertha lying motionless in bed, her wounds wrapped in bandages. Tears surged from her eyes as she felt both heartache and fear- fear of losing their mommy.

Julian's lips puckered as he, too, was on the verge of tears.

They halted more than a meter from Hertha's bed, not daring to come closer.

Thalassa had told them not to touch Mommy, or she might die. They were terrified of their mommy dying, so they didn't dare to approach.

As the children began to cry, Thalassa's heart melted. She quickly crouched down and scooped Helena into her arms.

hurried over and picked

be okay. No tears now. When your mommy's

for your sister. No crying, okay? If you cry,

all, they were just two-year-olds. No matter how mature they seemed, they were still children with a limited capacity to handle

pursing his lips in an effort to stop himself from crying. "Julian won't cry,

comforting himself as much

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sniffled, trying to hold back her tears, but they kept falling, tugging at the

you for a few days. You must listen to Bridget, okay? When your mommy's better, she'll come back, and you'll see her healthy and smiling again. Can you go back

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