The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen) novel Chapter 1940

Thalassa unzipped the bag and began pulling out the treats: "Your favorite KFC, marshmallows, Milky Ways..."

She was laying out Elowen's favorite snacks when she remembered something Elowen had mentioned earlier - she had lost two of her molars, making it difficult to eat.

Suddenly, Thalassa froze, awkwardly looking at Elowen, "I'm so sorry, sweetheart. I didn't know about your teeth before I came..."

"It's okay, Mom. I love anything you give me." Elowen's bright, cheerful smile took the bag from Thalassa's hands.

Seeing Elowen's joy, Thalassa felt a wave of relief wash over her, returning to her soft smile. "As long as you're happy, that's what matters."

Later, Thalassa and Lysander visited Atticus's dorm, where the techie vibe was strong, with all four boys majoring in computer science.

Thalassa had brought a tablet for him, only to realize it was the least sophisticated among the gadgets in Atticus's room.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, she was comforted by Atticus, just as Dorian and Elowen had done earlier.

Elowen's dorm was a snack haven, filled with treats. Unlike the boys' subdued grey tones, Elowen's room was a burst of pink – a true girly haven.

The last stop was Sophia's dorm. Sophia had always had a knack for antiques, showing a remarkable talent for appraisal from a young age.

The other three girls living with her also shared an interest in antiques, with each desk adorned with a small glass cabinet showcasing various jade pieces and collectibles.

Thalassa hadn't forgotten about Sophia's passion and had brought her a piece from Lysander's collection of jade.

Sophia's face lit up with a visible smile as she quickly took Thalassa's gift, her voice soft and grateful.

While the gifts for Atticus, Dorian, and Elowen were received with polite enthusiasm, Sophia's genuine delight gave Thalassa a real sense of accomplishment.

"I thought the kids would still like the same things as before. I didn't realize they've changed and grown up in ways I hadn't seen." Thalassa's mood was somber.

The missed moments, it seemed, could never truly be reclaimed.

Lysander took Thalassa's hand gently in his, his voice soft and soothing, "Have you ever heard the saying?"

"What saying?" Thalassa looked at Lysander curiously, her eyes shimmering.

Lysander shared, "When children grow up, they grow wings. As parents, we need to learn to let go, teach them how to fly, and support them as they soar into the vast sky."

Hearing Lysander's words, tears streamed down Thalassa's face, overwhelmed by a flood of emotions.