"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.

so long?" a youthful voice called from outside the

open. The moment the door swung open, she saw her four children standing in the dressing room. Two boys and two

the girls weren't far behind at around

were her four

in her eyes, calling out each of their names and rushing

much,

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

the longer

dad's 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

crybaby of the family, but now, she had grown

come visit you more often,"

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

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