The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 14

“Well, I see. You should get back to your things. I’m off* Thalassa waved to him and then walked to the other side of the road to wait for the bus.

Man, she almost thought David was slack in work, talk about a facepalm moment.

Thalassa got home, pushed the door open and a cozy family scene greeted her.

There was a young woman sitting on the sofa She was petite, with a round face and a pair of lively big eyes. Her dark hair was tied in a ponytail and she looked downright bubbly

This lady was Thalassa’s good friend. Hertha. Four kids were huddled around Hertha, hanging on every word of her story. Their eyes were filled with curiosity, fixated on her, listening to her tell the tale of the little bunny and the big bad wolf in her playful voice.

“The bunny thought its mom was back and opened the door. But surprise, the person outside removed the mask to reveal the fierce fangs of the big bad wolf and, Grrrr, it lunged at the bunny.” Hertha’s voice was sometimes high, sometimes low, and she spoke in an animated and interesting manner. She even opened her mouth wide, imitating the appearance of the big bad wolf

“Don’t eat me. Don’t eat me!” Elowen, who was closest to her, buried her head in her arms, her voice trembling with fear.

Their oldest, Atticus, said aloofly. “This is so childish and boring. That’s not how a wolf howls”

Their second son, Dorian, had teary eyes and clenched fists in front of his chest, looking helpless and pitiful. He pouted and said, “Poor little bunny”

Their little daughter, Sophia’s eyes sparkled with determination as she waved her tiny fists, “If the big bad wolf comes, I’ll beat it!”

Hearing the innocent words of the four kids, Hertha was laughing her head off.

with a bright smile, “Hertha, how come you

wolf is pretending to be

and pinched her cheeks, “You’re so cute, I could just eat you up. That’s your mom, not the big bad wolf I was just telling a

eyes lit up and she immediately ran into Thalassa’s arms, “Mom,

and patted her back, “Don’t be

“Okay” Elowen nodded

from Thalassa. Her smile was warm as she hugged each of them, feeling their softness and baby smell. At that moment, she felt like the luckiest woman in the world.

free time today, so I thought

since we last had a meal together, Thalassa said.

love to. By the way. I heard from Evelyn that you’re now working at the Sinclair Group. That’s the best company in our city. You must be pretty kick–ass to get in Hertha’s eyes were sparkling with joy as she felt

“Yes, I worked hard I don’t want anyone looking

most beautifull Thalassa’s pretty face seemed

is that she’s been supporting four kids single–handedly, without ever complaining about being tired. This great achievement is enough to surpass many people,” Hertha praised her

Thalassa were friends from college. They used to live and eat together. Their

Evelyn emerged from the kitchen and plopped the plate heavily on the table, giving Thalassa a slight frown, “Please eat this popcorn chicken quickly. Your kids

went back to

and Hertha exchanged glances, and she playfully stuck her tongue

popcorn chicken was crunchy and delicious. Thalassa had missed lunch, so she was feeling pretty hungry.

Elowen, the foodie, climbed onto the chair to help

mouth, and she looked up at Thalassa with a smile, her eyes curved into crescents, “Mom, I love you the most, can

her mouth full of food, her cheeks puffed out and lips puckered, looking like

my Elowen is the best.” She planted a kiss on the little girl’s

off satisfied to

across from her, her face held in her hands, watching her with envy.

worn out and may look forty