The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Her little cheeks puffed out slightly, her big, sparkling eyes fixed on Hertha, making her look like an adorable doll that almost melted Hertha's heart.

She didn't want to let the kids down, but things were way beyond her control.

Hertha couldn't just spill the beans to her; she had to play the long game.

She said, "He suddenly had to take care of some urgent business; he's gone on a trip and it'll be a while before he's back. As for when, even Mommy doesn't know."

Listening to Hertha spin her tales, Kimberly sighed deeply, "What a mess, I wonder how you'll sort this one out?"

Kimberly had lowered her expectations to just wishing Hertha would get married, but now, it seemed like Hertha couldn't even start her own family.

"Mom, let's not show the kids this kind of negativity," Hertha gently reminded Kimberly.

"Alright, alright, do whatever you want; I'm out!" Kimberly stood up, waving her hand dismissively as she headed to the kitchen, looking utterly exhausted.

to mention Hertha, even she couldn't accept a man

in favor of Hertha marrying Alaric, but who knew Alaric would turn out to be such a scoundrel, cheating on

herself with him, she'd never find peace. Better to cut the ties quickly

stance, Hertha understood that her mother had given up,

was what she had wanted, yet a wave of profound sorrow hit her,

Alaric had been painful at the moment, but time had dulled

start over

held her breath,

no big deal. It was just one guy. Sure, it's hard to

parents were also home right across the hall

down on the couch, Remington

frowned but answered,

upbeat. What's wrong, work wearing you out?" Remington asked