"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.

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 saw her four children standing in the dressing room. Two boys and two girls, each standing tall and

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

her four

eyes,

much, almost looking like young adults

to the next, each hug brief but filled with all the strength of her love, wishing she could pour all of it into

she last saw her children, and the longer she went without seeing them, the more Thalassa found herself longing

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

to be the crybaby of the family, but now, she had grown up, not just holding back her own tears but

visit you more often," Sophia added, comforting

up, understanding their mother's love for them, just as they loved her in return. During their three years

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

up, becoming more understanding, feeling both proud and heartache. She nodded through her tears, "Okay, mom

it's a day of joy, no need for tears. Let's finish getting ready, it's almost time," Hertha emerged

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