The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

"Don't worry, I've got this," Thalassa said, straining to help her pull up the zipper, which was proving to be quite the challenge.

"Have you been indulging a bit too much lately?" Thalassa asked as she gave it her all.

The zipper got stuck halfway up her back, refusing to budge any further.

Clearly, Hertha had put on a bit of weight.

"Ah, well, I might have let myself go a bit after marrying Alaric," Hertha admitted sheepishly.

"It's alright, it still fits," Thalassa reassured her, gripping the fabric on either side of the zipper and with a final yank, the zipper slid into place. "There we go."

"Phew, finally done. Glad it still fits," Hertha sighed in relief, her anxiety melting away.

"Mom, Hertha, what's taking you guys so long?" a youthful voice called from outside the door.

life as she quickly pulled the door open. The moment the door swung open,

while the girls weren't

were her four

it!" Thalassa exclaimed with tears brimming in her eyes, calling out each of their names and rushing forward to

ones had grown so much,

hug brief but filled with all the strength of her love, wishing she could

longer she went

You should be happy, no tears," Elowen consoled her as she was embraced, noticing her mother's eyes glistening. Her tender

she had grown up, not just holding back

come visit you more often," Sophia

loved her in return. During their three years at military school, the children often found

missing their mother, but over time, they learned to bury those feelings, focusing on their studies

Thalassa's face as she looked at her children growing up, becoming more understanding, feeling both proud and

are right, it's a day of joy, no need for tears. Let's