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.

instantly recognized it as her third daughter Elowen's voice. Her nerves sparked to life as she quickly pulled the door open. The moment the door swung open, she

already reaching five feet, while the girls weren't far behind at around four

were her four

Elowen, Sophia, you made it!" Thalassa exclaimed with tears brimming in her eyes, calling out each of their

ones had grown so much, almost looking like young adults

each hug brief but filled with all the strength of her

had been a while since she last saw her children, and the longer she went

and dad's wedding anniversary. You should be happy, no tears," Elowen consoled her as she was embraced, noticing

crybaby of the family, but now, she had grown up, not just

often," Sophia added, comforting her

in return. During

missing their mother, but over time, they learned to bury those feelings, focusing on their studies and training hard knowing that

looked at her children growing up, becoming more understanding, feeling both proud and

joy, no need for tears. Let's finish