This time, it wasn't just a nod from his mom, but also a thumbs up from his dad that lit up Atticus's face with visible joy. "Awesome! Elowen and Sophia are gonna be over the moon!" Atticus Sinclair wasn't just happy for himself; he was genuinely thrilled for Elowen and Sophia too.

Seeing Atticus so chuffed, Thalassa felt a warm glow in her heart, gently ruffling his soft hair.

It had been three years since she'd seen her own kids, and now, reuniting brought a tender warmth to her heart, easing feelings of longing and solitude. Being with those who matter made fame and fortune seem trivial.

Soon, the car pulled up at the military academy's entrance, and Atticus knew it was time to get out. Turning back, he looked at Lysander and Thalassa reluctantly: "Mom, Dad, I gotta go." Hearing the reluctance in Atticus's voice, Thalassa couldn't help but feel her eyes moisten, but she managed to keep the emotion at bay, smiling at Atticus, "Let me walk you to the gate."

Atticus didn't respond right away but looked at Lysander for approval.

"Go ahead, I'll wait for your mom here in the car," Lysander said.

Brightening up, Atticus took Thalassa's hand, "Mom, come on, but let's take it slow."

support, Thalassa got out of

proudly introducing, "Mom, look, this is where me and my siblings go to school. Impressive and majestic, right? And let me tell you, the instructors are so

the pride in Atticus's voice and followed his gaze towards the school. Standing at the gates were two young men in military uniforms, their posture impeccable, exuding a sense of dignity. The school's exterior resembled a formidable fortress, with national flags around, creating a solemn and sacred atmosphere

profound feeling of

pride and felt a deep connection to his emotions. Coming back to the moment, Thalassa told

them for

and country, and teaching

opened it for him since his leave had ended, specially opened for his return.

and Atticus's strong sense of time made Thalassa appreciate the military academy's strict discipline, prompting her to adopt a

around in the last second before the gate closed to

at her and quickly raised her hand to wave back,

her view of Atticus, the tears she had been

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