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However, Thalassa still climbed out of bed while whispering to Elowen, “I’m heading out, darling. Sleep

tight and goodnight.”

“Goodnight, Mommy.” Elowen murmured softly as she pulled her blanket up to her chin obediently.

Thalassa turned off the light for her and closed the door, then proceeded to Sophia’s room. But she

found Sophia already fast asleep.

She saw a tiny figure sleeping alone on a bed covered in purple. She was sleeping so peacefully and

sweetly.

Thalassa tiptoed into the room, adjusted her blanket, and left the room as she turned off the light.

Cut off from their innocent, soft faces, Thalassa felt a wave of emotion well up inside her, causing her

eyes to become moist.

At that moment, she suddenly realized that her little treasures were really growing up. They had only

been apart from her for a few days, but they were already becoming independent.

They used to need bedtime stories from her to coax them to sleep.

Now, they could sleep alone in a bed and fall asleep so quickly.

She had always thought that they would have a hard time without her around.

They used to all squeeze into one bed to sleep. Creating a bed that was full of joy and warmth.

But in just a few days, they each had their own room. They didn’t need to be coddled or hear bedtime

stories any longer to fall asleep peacefully.

It turned out it was she, the mother, who couldn’t leave them, not the other way around.

Her four little darlings were growing up too fast. She felt both joy and sadness.

Thalassa sniffed as she brushed off the sadness, intending to leave.

The children were sleeping, so there was no point in her staying here.

Just as she reached the doorway, a tall figure approached from the side, blocking her path.

Thalassa almost bumped into the man’s chest, but luckily stopped in time. She looked up to see

Lysander’s deep, penetrating eyes, causing her heart to skip a beat. “You scared me! Can’t you make

some noise when you walk?”

“Where are you going?” Lysander asked as his intense gaze landed on her.

Thalassa avoided his eyes. “I…I was just going to check if the driver was still in the car.”

“He knocked off hours ago.”

“Oh, could you arrange for someone to send me home then?” Thalassa asked hopefully.

“What do you think?” Lysander countered.

As Thalassa was about to respond, her wrist was grabbed, and Lysander led her upstairs without any

explanation.

Thalassa hurried to keep up. Her heart was pounding, but she couldn’t find the words to ask him to let

go.

He had warned her in the car earlier that if she resisted again, she would have to face severe and

relentless consequences.

When they reached the room, Lysander sat her down on the bed. He didn’t leave, but instead leaned

closer to her. “What do you want to go home for at this ungodly hour?”

Thalassa shifted back in alarm. His strong, masculine scent overwhelmed her and caused her heart to

race.

“I have work tomorrow, so I need to go home and rest.” She replied, trying to keep her voice steady.

“You can’t rest here?” His low, magnetic voice carried a dangerous undertone.

Thalassa was terrified, and her voice trembled as she nervously spoke, “Lysander, you were the one

who said men and women should keep a safe distance.”