"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

her third daughter Elowen's voice. Her nerves sparked to life as she quickly pulled the door open. The moment the door swung open, she saw her four children standing in the dressing

already reaching five feet, while the girls weren't far behind at

were her

Sophia, you made it!" Thalassa exclaimed with tears brimming in her eyes, calling out each of their

ones had grown so much, almost looking like

filled with all the strength of her love, wishing she could pour all

been a while since she last saw her children, and the longer she went without seeing

today's your and dad's wedding anniversary. You should be happy, no tears," Elowen consoled

had grown up, not just

come visit you more often," Sophia added, comforting her

her in

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