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.

left room to spare in her arms, but now, as she wrapped her arms around them, they felt

the prettiest, youngest-looking mom in the world!" Dorian, always the chatterbox, looked up at Thalassa with pride and excitement shining in his eyes,

I saw you. I heard from the coach that we could see you on Saturday, and I've been counting down the days," Elowen

missed you too," Sophia said, dabbing at

just kids, and in such an emotional moment, tears were inevitable.

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

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

said, "Mom missed you all so much, too. Every day for the past three years, I've thought about you. But

Studying is our duty,

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