âItâs all water under the bridge now. Besides, isnât Thalassa sitting right here in front of us? Give her a break; sheâs been through enough.â Hertha, the peacemaker, tried to placate Evelyn.
Evelyn shot a glance at Thalassa. âI canât control you anymore.â
With that, she stood up to fetch a plate and cutlery for Thalassa from the kitchen.
âMom, Bruce hasnât tried to contact you again, has he?â Thalassa was worried that Bruce might seek revenge on Evelyn.
âDoes he even have the guts after deceiving me so many times?â Evelyn retorted, her heart now heavy and solid as a rock.
Being fooled by the same man twice was a testament to her own foolishness.
Sheâd wasted her life on such a devious man, and now she realized it hadnât been worth it at all.
Despite knowing this, her heart still ached. How could one just let go of someone theyâd loved? Even though she knew how despicable he just wouldnât listen.
was, her heart Noticing Evelynâs melancholy, Thalassa tried to comfort her. âThatâs all in the past now. Online dating is pretty popular these days. Why donât I set up a profile for you? Youâre still young and vibrant, so you can still find someone to share your life with.â
Evelyn sighed heavily. âWhy waste money on that? I donât have time for such nonsense.â
âYou were busy looking after my children a few years ago and didnât have much time for yourself. Now that theyâre at Royal Estates with people to look after them, you have plenty of time. Give it a shot. You might just find someone suitable.â Thalassa suggested.
Evelyn had always put Thalassa first. She even delayed her own personal life for her daughter.
Thalassa felt very guilty. She was the one to disrupt Evelynâs life.
Now, she hoped her mother could find a companion to share the sunset years of her life with, so she wouldnât be alone.
Thalassa was Evelynâs daughter, and she knew her mother better than anyone else.
Seeing through Thalassaâs intentions, Evelyn waved her off. âStop overthinking. Who do you think you are? You think you stood in the way of me finding someone? If I wanted to find someone, not even God could stop me. I just donât have the heart for it anymore.â
Sheâd given her heart and soul to Bruce, even foolishly clinging to his empty promises.
She had thought there might still be a chance for them.
That was the main reason she hadnât looked for someone else.
Now, sheâd had enough. She was disappointed in men, and she was no longer young. Why even bother anymore?
Thalassa glanced at Hertha as her eyes conveyed a silent message.
Hertha got the hint and joined Thalassa in persuading Evelyn. âThalassa is just looking out for you.
Give it a shot; consider it a way to pass the time. You might meet someone suitable, and if not, thereâs no harm in staying single.â
âYou all talk a good game. Iâm done arguing with you.â Evelyn sighed. âDo whatever you want.â
With that, Thalassa and Hertha exchanged a triumphant look.
Thalassa immediately pulled out her phone and set up a dating profile for Evelyn. Once sheâd filled out the necessary information, she submitted it to the dating site. If there was a match, the site would contact Evelyn to arrange a date.
After dinner, the three of them sat on the couch, chatting. When Evelyn grew tired, she retired to her bedroom to rest.
Thalassa and Hertha continued their conversation.
âHow have you been at Royal Estates these past few weeks? Has Lysander given you any trouble?â
Hertha asked as she casually rested her hand on Thalassaâs shoulder.
Thalassa met Herthaâs gaze, which was filled with curiosity. She looked a bit uncomfortable to be under such scrutiny and lowered her eyes. âIâm fine. How could he trouble me?â
âYou know⦠in bedâ¦â Herthaâs voice rose with excitement, but Thalassa quickly put a hand over her mouth, casting a wary glance towards the bedroom door.
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