The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 50

She's been through that heart-throb; how could she just let go so easily? But there'll come a day when Hertha will move on.

When she got home, the moment she pushed the door open, the whole room was filled with a warm atmosphere.

Four little rascals were playing marbles on a foam mat, each of them having the time of their lives, their innocent laughter filling the entire room.

Evelyn was planted on the couch, glued to the TV.

Thalassa felt the warmth of home; her heart was filled with comfort, and a smile spreading unconsciously across her face. She said softly, "Kids, we're home."

At her words, the little devils playing marbles turned their heads like meerkats. The moment they saw her, their eyes lit up like twinkling stars.

"Mom, Hertha!" Elowen's sweet voice was the first to be heard.

She had been sprawled on the mat, her legs curled up, trying to get up, but her chubby body was a bit clumsy, and she took a tumble. But she quickly got up and ran towards Thalassa and Hertha.

Dorian followed suit, throwing his arms wide open and waddling over to Thalassa and Hertha like a little penguin.

"Mom, Hertha, you're back!"

Thalassa and Hertha both squatted down to catch the incoming little rascals, holding them tightly.

Thalassa picked up the squishy Elowen, planting a kiss on her soft face. "My sweetheart, you're so cute!"

"What about me? Am I cute?" Dorian asked eagerly.

Hertha pinched his little face gently. "You're cute too."

"I love Hertha the most." Dorian laughed, hugging Hertha and nuzzling his face against hers.

The more reserved Atticus and Sophia were sitting on the mat, marbles in their hands. But their innocent eyes were fixated on Thalatha and Hertha.

Evelyn shot them a glance, her face stern. "Thalassa, why are you back so early? It's only four; isn't it still work time?"