Chapter 2 Beloved Mommy

• “Mommy, so this is Quocester, where our little brothers live!” The third child, Olivia Sherrod, curiously examined this city where her mother had once resided.
• Charlotte returned to the familiar land, a flicker of pain flashing in her eyes. She spoke solemnly. “Remember our goal this time. We must get your younger brothers back!”
• The two little ones shared a glance in secret, with the eldest, Anthony Sherrod, exuding a sense of seriousness as he said, “Mommy, don't worry. We'll definitely take good care of you and our little brothers!”
• The second child, Bennett Sherrod, and Olivia nodded in agreement, stretching out their chubby little fists, and declared loudly, “That's right! If anyone dares to stop us from taking away our younger brothers, we'll knock them down on the spot!”
• Charlotte listened to her children's words, and a fiery determination ignited in her heart. “We will definitely succeed!”
• She had been waiting for this day for far too long.
• Six years ago, she gave birth to quintuplets in that bleak place. Before she could even find a safe place to hide her children, the Sherrod family stormed in and took two of them away.
• On the brink of unconsciousness, she overheard the malicious scheme of her father, Quintus, and Belinda.
• When she woke up once again, she found herself discarded overseas by the Sherrod family. Thankfully, the midwife at that time was kind-hearted. She secretly brought the remaining children over. Otherwise, she might have lost the courage to keep living long ago.
• For the past six years, her resentment fueled her existence. She constantly thought about her two children who were taken from her. As a result, she lay low, striving with all her might. In the end, fortune smiled upon her, and she unexpectedly discovered her innate talent in medicine. Recognizing her potential, the renowned physician, Caseareo, took her under his wing as his last disciple.
• Her three babies were also precious gifts bestowed upon her by the heavens.
• One shouldn't be fooled by their young age, as each of them was far from simple.
• Anthony was naturally endowed with immense strength, his physical abilities far surpassing those of ordinary people. He was taken in as the last disciple by Galleon Yantz, the King of Soldiers.
• Bennett was a stoic character, yet he possessed an exceptional talent in medicine. At that time, he was advancing into more profound areas of the medical field.
• Olivia was a quiet soul. From a young age, she possessed an exceptional memory, never forgetting anything she laid her eyes on. She had a deep love for research and was constantly voicing her dream of establishing her own laboratory one day.
• Gently, Charlotte caressed the children's heads, her eyes flickering with a cold yet unwavering resolve.
• A few days ago, she had received an unexpected email from the Quille family. The eldest grandson, Nathan, had suddenly fallen into a vegetative state, and Frederick Quille had requested her medical assistance.
• Upon her return to her homeland this time, she had three objectives. First, to save someone in peril. Second, to exact revenge. And third, to reclaim her two children.
• Charlotte had long since determined that the man she had been involved with that night was Nathan. She held no interest in him, but spiriting away two children from the Quille family was no mean feat. This, however, presented a perfect opportunity.
• The children were quintuplets. In order to prevent them from being recognized and subsequently taken away, Charlotte had deliberately disguised three of them.
• At that moment, she was unaware that her children harbored the same thoughts as her. However, their audacity surpassed hers, even contemplating the idea of taking away their own father, Nathan.
• As they were conversing, a wave of commotion echoed from the VIP corridor. A flamboyantly dressed woman, surrounded by a group of bodyguards, strutted over with an air of arrogance.
• A bodyguard accidentally bumped into Olivia as he passed by, causing the young girl to fall to the ground with a thud. She scraped her arm in the process, immediately expressing her discomfort, “Mommy, it hurts!”
• Immediately, Bennett took out a cotton ball soaked in iodine from his personal medicine box to treat her wound. A glint of sternness flashed in Charlotte's eyes, prompting her to soothe the little girl right away. “Liv, it's okay. It's okay...”
• Anthony stood in front of the group of people, hands on his hips, his expression icy as he said, “You bumped into my sister. Apologize!”
• Upon seeing two audacious children blocking her path, Belinda curled her red lips in disdain and scoffed. “Where did these wild children come from? Scram immediately.”
• Ever since she climbed the social ladder by marrying into the Quille family, she had essentially become the household's matriarch. This was especially the case after she had manipulated Nathan into a vegetative state.
• Everyone treated her with the utmost respect, and she had long forgotten that she was merely an adopted daughter. Leveraging on the status of the Quille family, she acted increasingly arrogantly.
• A flash of anger sparked in Charlotte's eyes. She immediately stood up and walked over to Anthony, coldly commanding, “Belinda, apologize!”
• Narrowing her eyes, Belinda scrutinized Charlotte, the unparalleled beauty of the latter's face stirring a wave of jealousy within her. Her voice took on a harsher edge. “Who are you? Do you even know who I am?”
• Smack!
• Before she could even finish her sentence, Charlotte suddenly stepped forward and slapped her hard. The crisp sound shocked everyone present. Her gaze was sharp, and she chuckled. “Who do you think you are?” she sneered. “You're nothing more than an adopted daughter of the Sherrod family. Do you really think you're someone successful?”
• Olivia quickly pulled out her phone to record a video. Her voice was soft yet impactful. “Look at this! The adopted daughter of the Sherrod family, who married into the Quille family by relying on her children, is publicly bullying a little kid. I'm definitely going to post this online and let the righteous folks see how the daughter-in-law of the Quille family bullies a six-year-old child in public!”
• When Belinda heard this, her face immediately darkened. With a crazed, high-pitched yell, she shouted, “Are you all deaf and blind? That scoundrel has taken photos and videos of me. Why aren't you rushing to seize them?”
• The bodyguards promptly swarmed in, showing no restraint despite their opponents being children. Charlotte had three children in total, and no matter how skilled she was, she couldn't fully protect them all.
• A few bodyguards noticed two boys who were left behind, one of whom was the same youngster who had been causing a ruckus earlier. Without hesitation, they pounced on them.
• Unexpectedly, those two boys, who appeared innocent and adorable, were quite ruthless in their actions.
• Especially the older one, he possessed an uncanny strength. Several bodyguards were directly struck by him at their vital points, falling to the ground and crying out in agony.
• Anthony understood the principle of capturing the leader first in order to catch all the followers. His small stature allowed him to maneuver skillfully, and in no time, he had broken through the numerous obstacles to reach in front of Belinda.
• With a somber expression, he took a step forward. Immediately, Belinda's face drastically changed. Trembling with fear, she pointed at him and warned, “Don't you dare come closer! I'm warning you. I'm a legitimate daughter-in-law of the Quille family. You'll regret crossing me!”
• Anthony spoke with a chilling indifference. “Apologize!” A glint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
• Belinda caught sight of the bodyguards wailing on the ground. Fearful that she might be the next target, she quickly stammered, “I'm sorry!”
• As she spoke, her gaze was fixed intently on the trio and the towering figure before her. She etched their faces deeply into her memory, vowing to herself that she would make their lives a living hell.
• Charlotte hurried over with the remaining children.
• As the distance between them closed, Belinda found the woman increasingly familiar.
• A flash of realization sparked in her mind, and she cried out in disbelief, “Charlotte?”
• She couldn't believe her eyes. The person in front of her was stunningly beautiful, with an ethereal aura. She was nothing like the humble, self-conscious country girl from six years ago.
• Her children...
• She clearly remembered that wretch only had two children back then!
• Her eyes widened in alarm as she carefully studied the visible part of the child's face. Only after realizing it didn't resemble the two babies she had handed over to Nathan did she finally let out a sigh of relief.
• Her mocking words slipped out. “You truly have no shame, do you? Six years ago, you were involved with some random guy, and now you've had three children with a foreign man. Don't you care about breaking your parents' hearts?”
• Charlotte looked at her coldly as if she were a mere jest. She leaned in closer to him, whispering in her ear, “Do you really think I'm unaware of what happened six years ago?”
• Belinda's mind went blank, making her wonder if her secret had been exposed. Despite the turmoil within, she managed to maintain a calm facade, her voice trembling as she said, “What exactly are you talking about? Our parents sent you abroad out of good intentions so that you could reflect on your actions. Your current state is truly disappointing!”
• The chill in Charlotte's eyes deepened. Seeing this, Anthony stared at her intently and said icily, “Apologize to my mommy!”
• Immediately, Belinda turned to Charlotte, raising her voice to say, “Lettie, aren't you going to control your own child?”
• Charlotte thought back to the scene six years ago when she was betrayed and her children were taken from her. She gritted her teeth and said, “Don't you think you owe us an apology?”
• The murderous intent in Anthony's eyes intensified, and he took another step forward. Belinda shivered all over. Suppressing her fear, she cried out in a high-pitched voice, “I'm sorry!”
• Only then did Anthony avert his gaze, joining Bennett in returning to stand in front of their mother.
• Unbeknownst to when, the three little ones had taken each other's hands, forming a protective circle around their mother.
• The sight before her eyes made Charlotte tear up. She reached out, gently running her fingers through their hair.
• She had never experienced the fullness of familial love from childhood until adulthood. It was they who offered her a unique warmth.
• The children bravely escorted their mother outside, their heads held high. Along the way, they even turned around to shoot Belinda a defiant glare, their expressions the epitome of audacity.
• Belinda gazed resentfully at their retreating figures, her eyes flickering.