The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Thalassa recognized them in an instant-her four little treasures!

The kids had indeed grown a lot taller than they were three years ago. The boys were starting to look like young men, and the girls had blossomed into the beauty of youth. Yet, their faces remained the same as before, only shedding their former baby softness for a more youthful vigor.

Standing tall, the two boys sported buzz cuts, and the two girls had their hair in ponytails, all of them brimming with energy. They had been eagerly scanning the entrance when they spotted Thalassa. Instantly, their faces lit up with overwhelming joy.

"Mom!" they exclaimed in unison.

Breaking into a run, they all headed straight for Thalassa, who felt her breath catch and tears well up in her eyes at the sight. She opened her arms wide to welcome them into her embrace.

remembered a time when hugging her four little munchkins left room to spare in her arms, but now, as she

world!" Dorian, always the chatterbox, looked up at Thalassa

the coach that we could see you on Saturday, and I've been counting down the days," Elowen said, trying to hold back tears, but

missed you too," Sophia

their bravery, they were still just kids, and in such an emotional moment, tears were inevitable. Especially upon seeing their beloved

sisters that I saw you before," Atticus said,

tears in her eyes but a smile on her lips, Thalassa held the children tight for a while before letting go to look at them closely. They had matured in appearance,

said, "Mom missed you all so much, too. Every day for the past three years, I've thought about you. But studying hard is your responsibility, and Mom want to

we understand. Studying is our duty, and we won't slack off,"