The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Her little cheeks puffed out slightly, her big, sparkling eyes fixed on Hertha, making her look like an adorable doll that almost melted Hertha's heart.

She didn't want to let the kids down, but things were way beyond her control.

Hertha couldn't just spill the beans to her; she had to play the long game.

She said, "He suddenly had to take care of some urgent business; he's gone on a trip and it'll be a while before he's back. As for when, even Mommy doesn't know."

Listening to Hertha spin her tales, Kimberly sighed deeply, "What a mess, I wonder how you'll sort this one out?"

Kimberly had lowered her expectations to just wishing Hertha would get married, but now, it seemed like Hertha couldn't even start her own family.

"Mom, let's not show the kids this kind of negativity," Hertha gently reminded Kimberly.

"Alright, alright, do whatever you want; I'm out!" Kimberly stood up, waving her hand dismissively as she headed to the kitchen, looking utterly exhausted.

mention Hertha, even she couldn't accept a man who had children

who knew Alaric would turn out to be such a scoundrel,

continued to entangle herself with him, she'd never find peace. Better to cut the ties

that her mother had

had wanted, yet a wave of profound sorrow hit her, making it

but time had dulled the pain, and

and downs with Alaric, thinking they could start over

held her breath,

herself that it was no big deal. It was just one guy. Sure, it's hard to find a three-legged frog, but

were also home right across the hall from him, but without the DNA test

as he sat down on

frowned but

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