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Ethan gently placed Liam at a safe distance before turning back towards the burning building, his heart pounding with worry. “Derrick! Derrick!” he yelled desperately, hoping for any sign of his friend.

“I don’t think you should,” a calm voice interrupted Ethan’s frantic calls. He turned to see a man standing nearby, his expression grave.

“Derrick’s still in there,” Ethan explained, his voice strained with emotion.

“I know. He’s gone. He’s dead now,” the man informed him with a somber tone.

“How did that happen?!” Ethan demanded, his eyes wide with shock and disbelief as flames engulfed the structure.

“That explosion was meant for both of you,” the man explained matter-of-factly.

“What?!” Ethan exclaimed, his mind reeling with the revelation.

“Yes. But you got out just in time,” the man confirmed, his gaze fixed on the burning wreckage.

“He yelled at me to leave,” Ethan whispered, his voice trembling with the weight of the realization. His old friend, whom he had just found alive, was now truly gone.

“It seems he changed his mind, probably when this child ran inside,” the man surmised, his tone heavy with sorrow.

“So, I would have been caught in the explosion?” Ethan whispered, still grappling with the enormity of the situation.

“Yes, both of you,” the man confirmed, his expression filled with regret.

“He did all of that and even kidnapped Liam to end it all that way?” Ethan asked, his anger simmering beneath the surface.

“Derrick was dying,” the man explained softly, his eyes filled with sympathy. “He didn’t have much time left, and he didn’t actually want to hurt the kids. He took Liam because

he wanted some company during his last days.”

“He’s been alone,” the man added, his voice tinged with sadness.

Ethan took a step back, his thoughts swirling amidst the chaos and destruction. “Who are you?” he asked the man, his voice tinged with curiosity.

“Alfred. I work for him,” the man replied

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“…. Used to.” He corrected himself his gaze distant as memories flooded his mind.

As Ethan stood there, lost in thought, he felt a small tug on his sleeve. Looking down, he met Liam’s questioning gaze.

“You’re really my daddy?” Liam asked, his eyes wide with wonder.

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“Yes,” Ethan replied, his voice filled with warmth and affection as he lifted Liam into his

arms.

Liam smiled brightly before turning his attention back to the burning building. “Is he gonna be okay?” he asked, his concern evident in his voice.

“Everything will be fine,” Ethan assured him, holding him close. “Let’s go see Daisy.”

“And Mommy and Nathan,” Liam added eagerly, his innocence shining through despite the chaos around them.

Liam’s resilience. “Weren’t you scared?” he asked

Liam shook his head.

face fell and became serious suddenly his

Daisy right now. She’s very

up,” he urged, his tone filled with

Daisy whispered weakly, her small hand reaching out to Hazel,

gonna come back?” she asked, her voice tinged with longing and impatience. Hazel felt a pang in her heart, knowing she had to maintain the facade she had crafted to shield Daisy

I need you to be strong,” Hazel reassured

softly, her eyes brimming with tears. Hazel’s heart broke for her daughter, who was

sorry. He’ll be here when you wake up. I promise,” Hazel whispered, her own doubts and fears gnawing at

don’t know what to do anymore,” Hazel confessed her voice heavy with despair. “Daisy’s not buying the lie. She keeps

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tried encouraging, but he still

Axel entered the room, his presence offering a glimmer of hope amidst

replied with a heavy sigh, his expression betraying his own

and it can’t be good. I’m worried Something really bad

there’s someone who really want to talk to you.”

is it?” Nathan

Jasmine’s small

stared at her k disbelief,

had made her write a

be alive,

Nathan started at her.

he thought she remembered everything and ended herself, he was overwhelmed by guilt, he caused what had happened. It was more like Amelia’s sacrifice was all in vain, that he had failed to protect the both

slinking down the walls with a

happened to his wife and child. The way they had

mummy? Did he run away?” Daisy’s voice trembled with worry as she

her gently, trying to ease her

persisted, her concern

Hazel urged, her heart heavy with concern as she tried to

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and about to throw a tantrum. She could tell her brother wasn’t there. “Daisy, calm down.”

Hazel whispered, her voice filled with

out, breaking through the tension, as Liam rushed toward them with relief

in a tight embrace, her eyes

okay?” she asked, her voice trembling with emotion, her concern etched in every line of

breathing

to her side, gently taking her hand in his, offering her the

okay, Daisy. I’m here now,” he smiled,

heart.

revealed, his words lighting up Daisy’s eyes with joy

When you come out, we’ll be waiting for you. Me, Liam, Nathan, and Mr. Princess… Daddy,” Hazel whispered, her words carrying

drawing

her heart rate was sp iking in excitement it was safer than when she was throwing

“You’re daddy?” She asked him with another smile. Ethan nodded his eyes becoming misty.

delight as she recognized him, her small voice filled with excitement and

she declared, then begun listing all of the fun places she would be

her wishes, his heart swelling with love for his children. They had lost so many years now, he would do whatever he took to make up for

assured her, his touch gentle as he stroked her cheek, his words

pang of longing as he witnessed their bond, the family he yearned for but never had.

Daisy’s voice called

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