The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 1818

This time, it wasn't just a nod from his mom, but also a thumbs up from his dad that lit up Atticus's face with visible joy. "Awesome! Elowen and Sophia are gonna be over the moon!"

Atticus Sinclair wasn't just happy for himself; he was genuinely thrilled for Elowen and Sophia too.

Seeing Atticus so chuffed, Thalassa felt a warm glow in her heart, gently ruffling his soft hair.

It had been three years since she'd seen her own kids, and now, reuniting brought a tender warmth to her heart, easing feelings of longing and solitude.

Being with those who matter made fame and fortune seem trivial.

Soon, the car pulled up at the military academy's entrance, and Atticus knew it was time to get out. Turning back, he looked at Lysander and Thalassa reluctantly: "Mom, Dad, I gotta go."

Hearing the reluctance in Atticus's voice, Thalassa couldn't help but feel her eyes moisten, but she managed to keep the emotion at bay, smiling at Atticus, "Let me walk you to the gate."

Atticus didn't respond right away but looked at Lysander for approval.

"Go ahead, I'll wait for your mom here in the car," Lysander said.

Brightening up, Atticus took Thalassa's hand, "Mom, come on, but let's take it slow."

With Atticus's support, Thalassa got out of the car.

Holding her hand, Atticus led her excitedly towards the front, proudly introducing, "Mom, look, this is where me and my siblings go to school. Impressive and majestic, right? And let me tell you, the instructors are so cool! They might be strict during lessons, but they're really good to us."

Thalassa could hear the pride in Atticus's voice and followed his gaze towards the school. Standing at the gates were two young men in military uniforms, their posture impeccable, exuding a sense of dignity.

As Atticus walked into the school, he turned around in the last second before the gate closed to wave at Thalassa.

Standing still, Thalassa saw Atticus waving at her and quickly raised her hand to wave back, her face always wearing a smile.

Once the gate closed, cutting off her view of Atticus, the tears she had been holding back fell.

These tears were complex, not just for the sorrow of parting with Atticus but also for the pride in having such a sensible child and the overwhelming joy from feeling Atticus's deep love.

After standing at the gate for a while, Thalassa wiped her tears and turned to walk back.

By the car window, Lysander had been watching Thalassa from a distance, his gaze profound and thoughtful.