Chapter 299

Thalassa grabbed the kettle, and Atticus immediately felt relieved as he felt a load being lifted from his hand and his whole being.

His innocent eyes sparkled at the arrival of their mom, and he couldn’t hide his excitement as he said, “Mom, you’re back.”

“Mom, you’re finally back, Dorian, while happy, voiced a hint of grievance in her expression.

Elowen pouted, tears shimmering in her big eyes. She held back her tears for a moment but eventually couldn’t hold back anymore and burst into tears.

Sophia raised her small hand to wipe away her tears as she tried to comfort her, “Elowen, don’t cry.

Our mom is back, don’t cry.”

Only then did Thalassa realize. She had promised them she would be back soon when she called this morning.

The kids had been eagerly waiting for her return but she didn’t return until much later, which probably scared them as they were concerned for her safety.

So, it was no wonder that they had such a big reaction when she finally showed up.

Elowen’s uncontrollable crying broke Thalassa’s heart.

After pouring the hot water and quickly mixing it with cold water to make formula, she squatted down to hand it to Elowen, softly comforting her, saying, “Elowen, don’t cry. I’m sorry, Mom got held up: I promised to take you guys out, so drink some milk first, and then I’ll take you all out for some good food, okay?”

She had wanted to spend time with her kids, but their dad beat her to it.

“Mhm,” Elowen nodded, her chubby hand wiping away tears before grabbing the bottle to start drinking.

Kids were usually pretty easy to appease as they perceived everything in a simple way.

Thalassa, relieved, ruffled Elowen’s hair, then turned to Sophia and assured her, “Sophia, wait a bit.

Mom will get yours ready right away.”

“Mhm,” Sophia nodded obediently.

Tuming back to prepare the milk, Thalassa’s leg was suddenly hugged. A small, innocent face rubbed against her leg.

Looking down, she saw Dorian hugging her leg, his head leaning against her, his voice was low as he addressed his concern, “Mom, we thought you got kidnapped by bad guys.”

Startled, Thalassa realized it was probably because Evelyn had called and she hadn’t picked up, which worried them.

“Exactly, you scared us to death. Don’t forget to pick up your phone again!” Evelyn was scared yet complaining words confirmed Thalassa’s guess.

Thalassa apologized to them, “I’m sorry, it won’t happen again.”

Even though the situation was urgent, her not picking up the phone made her family panic.

Thalassa felt guilty.

Thank goodness Atticus and Dorian are sensible and know how to take care of their sisters. I felt safe leaving them alone while I went out looking for you,” Evelyn said, feeling relieved.

Atticus and Dorian beamed, clearly proud and happy at their grandma’s praise.

Not to be outdone, Elowen took a few sips of milk, pulled out the bottle, and said in a childish voice, “I’m also very sensible, very awesome.”

Dorian turned around to ask her, as if he was teasing her, “What can you do?”

Elowen thought for a moment, her bright eyes twinkling, she said in a childish voice, “I can act cute!”

Her words had Evelyn and Thalassa laughing out loud.

She was just too cute.

“I can also be very cute!” Sophia raised her hand, indicating she also had that ability and also wanted to be praised.

Thalassa and Evelyn laughed even harder, filling the house with joyful laughter.