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.

themselves into her hug. Thalassa remembered a time when hugging her four little munchkins left room to spare in her arms, but now, as she wrapped her arms around them, they felt almost too short to

that my mom is the prettiest, youngest-looking mom in the world!" Dorian,

missed you so much. It's been so long since I saw you. I heard from the coach that we could see you on Saturday,

I missed you too," Sophia said,

an emotional moment,

my brother and sisters that I saw you before," Atticus said, much

letting go to look at them closely. They had matured in appearance, but this expressions and demeanor were

so much, too. Every day for the past three years, I've thought about you. But studying hard is

Mom, we understand. Studying is our duty, and we won't