The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Thalassa recognized him instantly-her son, Atticus Everhart! Though he had grown taller and older, he was still the child she had raised. His features, his demeanor, and that inherent warmth about him drew Thalassa's gaze and tugged at her heartstrings the moment he appeared.

Overcome with emotion, she ran towards him and, just like in the past, squatted down to be at eye level with him. But now, squatting made her even shorter than Atticus, forcing her to look up at him instead. With her hands on his shoulders and tears in her eyes, Thalassa examined Atticus closely, confirming in her heart that this really was her child.

Unable to hide her longing, Thalassa embraced Atticus tightly, pouring all the years of missing him into that hug. Holding him, she exclaimed excitedly, "Atticus, it really is you, Atticus. You've grown so much, nearly as tall as your mom now..." After all, he was still just a seven or eight-year-old kid.

person embracing him was his mom-the mom he remembered every day while at military school. Atticus gently hugged Thalassa back, his voice

helping Thalassa to stand. Hearing the long-missed term "mom," Thalassa felt a surge of emotion and tears instantly welled up in her eyes. She cried with relief and joy as Atticus helped her up. Letting go of Atticus, she steadied herself on his shoulders, her vision blurred with tears, and looked at him closely, "My Atticus has really grown up.

grow warm. He raised his hand to wipe away her tears, trying to keep his voice steady as he said, "Mom, no matter how long, I'll always recognize you." Atticus's words brought Thalassa to tears

pretty anymore. Dad might start complaining," Atticus said, his youthful voice teasing slightly. Thalassa laughed through her tears, quickly wiping her face, and took Atticus to Lysander's side, saying, "This is