Chapter 1940


    Thssa unzipped the bag and began pulling out the treats: "Your favorite KFC, marshmallows, Milky Ways..."


    She wasying out Elowen''s favorite snacks when she remembered something Elowen had mentioned earlier - she had lost two of her mrs, making it difficult to eat.


    Suddenly, Thssa froze, awkwardly looking at Elowen, "I''m so sorry, sweetheart. I didn''t know about your teeth before I came..."


    "It''s okay, Mom. I love anything you give me." Elowen''s bright, cheerful smile took the bag from Thssa''s hands.


    Seeing Elowen''s joy, Thssa felt a wave of relief wash over her, returning to her soft smile. "As long as you''re happy, that''s what matters." Later, Thssa and Lysander visited Atticus''s dorm, where the techie vibe was strong, with all four boys majoring inputer science. Thssa had brought a tablet for him, only to realize it was the least sophisticated among the gadgets in Atticus''s room.


    Feeling a bit embarrassed, she wasforted by Atticus, just as Dorian and Elowen had done earlier.


    Elowen''s dorm was a snack haven, filled with treats. Unlike the boys'' subdued grey tones, Elowen''s room was a burst of pink - a true girly haven.


    Thest stop was Sophia''s dorm. Sophia had always had a knack for antiques, showing a remarkable talent for appraisal from a young age. The other three girls living with her also shared an interest in antiques, with each desk adorned with a small ss cab showcasing various jade pieces and collectibles.


    Thssa hadn''t forgotten about Sophia''s passion and had brought her a piece from Lysander''s collection of jade.


    Sophia''s face lit up with a visible smile as she quickly took Thssa''s gift, her voice soft and grateful.This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org.


    While the gifts for Atticus, Dorian, and Elowen were received with polite enthusiasm, Sophia''s genuine delight gave Thssa a real sense of aplishment.


    Finally feeling a sense of relief, Thssa realized she hadn''t let the children down.


    Time with the kids always flew by, and before they knew it, the day hade to an end.


    With the school about to close, Thssa and Lysander had to leave.


    Despite their reluctance to part with the kids, it was time to go.


    After saying their goodbyes, Thssa and Lysander got into their car for the ride home.


    Thssa gazed out the window, lost


    in thought, prompting Lysander


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    Snapping back to reality, Thssa shook her head, "It''s not that. I just feel guilty."


    "Guilty?" Lysander was surprised. Thssa had prepared so thoroughly for the visit; why would she feel guilty?


    "I thought the kids would still like the


    same things as before. I didn''t realize they''ve changed and grown up in ways I hadn''t seen." Thssa''s mood was somber.


    The missed moments, it seemed, could never truly be reimed.


    Lysander took Thssa''s hand gently in his, his voice soft and soothing, "Have you ever heard the saying?"


    "What saying?" Thssa looked at Lysander curiously, her eyes shimmering.


    Lysander shared, "When children


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    grow up, they grow wings. As parents, we need to learn to let go, teach them how to fly, and support them as they soar into the vast sky."


    Hearing Lysander''s words, tears streamed down Thssa''s face, overwhelmed by a flood of emotions.