Chapter 848


    Thssa and Hertha sought shelter in a gazebo by the beach, taking in the view of the rainbow that


    arched across the sky after a heavy downpour.


    “Thssa, look, there’s such a grand rainbow in the middle of the sea!” Hertha eximed, tugging at


    Thssa’s hand as she pointed at the horizon.


    Thssa lifted her gaze, and indeed, there was a rainbow resembling an arch, breathing life into the


    otherwise dull, gray seascape. Her eyes, dry from crying, were transfixed on this spectacle of nature.


    “Summer showers are often short–lived, and rainbows always follow the rain,” Hertha said those


    Thssa didn’t respond; her gaze was still fixated on the horizon. Suddenly, a dark shadow obscured


    her view of the rainbow, a presence that was innately powerful and overwhelming.


    Her vision blurred momentarily before focusing on Lysander’s handsome, aloof face. She blinked,


    thinking her eyes were ying tricks. But when she looked again, she was still greeted by the tall and


    imposing figure striding toward her.


    And trailing behind him were four little ones.


    “Mommy!”


    “Mommy!”


    “Mommy!”


    “Mommy!”


    Their soft childish voices chimed in unison. They had been obediently following Lysander just a


    moment ago, but upon seeing Thssa, the kids broke into a run and scampered towards her. Their


    short legs were waddling like little penguins, looking both cute and soothing..


    Thssa’s heart fluttered as she watched. Before she had a chance to stand up, the little ones


    pounced into her arms like fledglings.


    “Mommy, I was scared of the thunder. Why weren’t you with me?” Elowen buried her face into


    Thssa’s chest, clenching her tiny fists onto Thssa’s clothes. She nestled her head into Thssa’s


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    arms and her fluffy hair squirmed around Thssa’s skin, resembling a small animal begging for


    attention.


    Thssa’s heart melted at her soft voice.


    Like Thssa, Elowen was terrified of thunderstorms. Normally, Thssa would hold Elowen and hide


    under the covers until the storm passed.


    But today. Thssa was not by Elowen’s side, and the thought tore at her heart. She pulled Elowen


    close and whispered, “Elowen, don’t be scared. The storm has passed.”


    It was odd. Thssa used to be afraid of thunderstorms; her head was exploding from the inside as the


    thunder sted. But today, as she and Hertha witnessed the entire thunderstorm by the sea, she felt


    less fearful.


    Perhaps she had realized that everything seemed trivial in the face of life and death.


    Leopold was gone. Today was the day of his funeral. Her heart was heavy with grief, overshadowing


    everything else, even her fear of thunderstorms.


    Mommy, why didn’t youe with us to that brother’s funeral? Daddy said that he was our big


    brother,” Dorian asked. Standing next to Thssa, his small hand resting on her thigh and his bright


    eyes gazing at her curiously.


    Thssa’s heart fluttered a little at his question. Not being able to attend Leopold’s funeral was a


    regret she had to live with, something he was powerless against.


    off guard by Dorian’s question, she was unsure how to respond.


    about to fumble for an answer, Lysander’s tall figure foomed over he