Chapter 1339

The little tykes were using Astrid as a maypole dancing around her in the open field, their joyful giggles and laughter echoing around.

Thalassa’s heart, which had been strung tight with worry, finally settled.

Thank goodness, the children were still here.

She had been struck by panic when she couldn’t find them in their rooms earlier – her heart had nearly leapt from her chest.

Especially after Lysander’s uninvited visit last night, she feared he might have snatched the children away too.

“Mommy, you’re up!” Sophia stood in the vegetable patch, clutching two heads of lettuce in her little hands.

Her big round eyes sparkled with delight upon seeing Thalassa, and she announced her happiness with glee.

At her words, the other three munchkins looked up too, casting their tender, trusting gazes toward Thalassa.

of eyes were filled with love and

help you all pick some veggies,” Thalassa said,

I’ll start cooking, and we’ll be ready to eat in no time,” Astrid called out, swinging open the garden gate, herding the

I helped Astrid dig up! Aren’t they huge?” Elowen trotted over, her pigtails bouncing, and

up potatoes now? That’s amazing. Do you like eating potatoes, too?” Thalassa gently wiped a smudge of dirt from

chips, braised potatoes,

she knew exactly what went into making it. And now, she tilted her head with utmost seriousness as

make some potato chips for you

was a comforting balm to the ache of losing her own mother.

Elowen nodded

no time, Astrid and Thalassa had whipped up breakfast, and the family sat down to

uninvited guest arrived.

crying your eyes out yesterday, and

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