"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.

taking you guys so long?" a youthful voice called from

moment the door swung open,

reaching five feet, while the girls

her four

with tears brimming in her eyes, calling out each of their names and rushing forward to embrace

had grown so much, almost looking like

each hug brief but 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 them, the more Thalassa found herself

your and dad's wedding anniversary. You should be happy, no tears," Elowen consoled her as she was embraced,

had grown up, not just holding back her own tears but offering solace

we'll come visit you more often," Sophia added, comforting her

them, just as they loved her in return. During

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