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Chapter 1077
Chapter 1077
Chapter 1077
Chapter 1077
Evelyn gazed at Thalassa’s smiling face with a mixture of affection and concern. With a heavy sigh, she brushed away a tear from the corner of her eye. “Oh, honey, you’re so strong for carrying another one. But sometimes, being strong isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It’s you who bears the brunt of it all.”
The love in Evelyn’s eyes was the kind that only a mother could have for her daughter – a love that ached with empathy for the hardships her child endured.
While others might rejoice at the prospect of a new addition to the family, only a mother could truly grasp the suffering and struggle that might come with it.
Thalassa was expecting again, unwed, with four little ones already at home and no formal commitment from Lysander. Now, being pregnant again, would he marry her out of obligation to the child she was carrying?
Evelyn hoped more than anything that Thalassa would secure her place and not be left vulnerable, subject to the whims of fate.
Thalassa recognized that her mother’s concerns were rooted in profound love. She grasped Evelyn’s hand in hers, squeezing gently in reassurance. “Mom, let’s set aside any other worries for now. Our primary focus should be on ensuring the baby’s health and safety. Regardless of everything else, this little one is my treasure. As a mother, my role is to love them fiercely. All other concerns don’t apply to them. They’re innocent in all this.”
She understood Evelyn’s fears about her lacking status despite her growing family, as well as the risks involved in childbirth.
In that moment, a sense of comfort and happiness filled her. She, too, was someone’s child, loved and cared for by a mother.
Thalassa was grateful that she had rushed home that fateful day to save Evelyn. Without that, she would have been motherless.
Evelyn knew her daughter’s love for the children was boundless. No amount of talking would change Thalassa’s mind; she would carry this child to term.
Evelyn playfully scolded her, “The baby isn’t even born yet, and you’re already spoiling them. Who knows how you’ll dote on them once they’re here!”
“Oh, come on, Evelyn. Look at Atticus, Dorian, Elowen, and Sophia. They’re not spoiled in the least. Such sweet, well-mannered little darlings,” Hertha chimed in, standing up straight after patting Thalassa’s belly.
“They are well-mannered because I raised them,” Evelyn declared with a hint of pride.
With sudden seriousness, Evelyn turned to Thalassa. “You’re carrying Lysander’s child again. You need to think about your future, as well as the kids’. Consider finding a way to marry Lysander. It would be best for you and the little ones.”
It was an old tune, Evelyn always thinking about Thalassa settling down, especially with Lysander, the father of her children.
A marriage would give the kids a stable home,
Moreover, with Lysander’s wealth rivaling that of a small kingdom, Thalassa wouldn’t have to worry about life’s trials and tribulations anymore.
Thalassa’s smile stiffened at the urgency in Evelyn’s eyes, unsure of how to respond.
Lysander’s trust in her had waned, even doubting the paternity of the unborn child.
The idea of marrying him seemed like a distant dream; even the prospect of getting along well had turned into an extravagant wish.
Recognizing her friend’s unease, Hertha, Thalassa’s closest confidant, swiftly stepped in. “Thalassa needs to prioritize her health at the moment; she’s still in a delicate state. Once she’s more stable, she can start making plans for the future. Isn’t that right, Thalassa?”
Snapping back to the moment, Thalassa realized Hertha was trying to ease Evelyn’s worries. Her smile returned, and she reassured her mother, “Exactly, Mom. Don’t fret. Once the baby is born, I’ll let you take the reins again. Nobody raises sweet and sensible kids better than you do.”
Evelyn chuckled, playfully tapping Thalassa’s forehead with her finger. “You little rascal, always knowing just what to say to cheer me up.”
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