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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.

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

Liam shook his head.

face fell and became serious suddenly his

She’s

up,” he urged, his tone

her small hand reaching out to Hazel,

in her heart, knowing she had to maintain the facade she had crafted to shield Daisy from

will be here soon, okay? I need you to be strong,” Hazel reassured her, her voice trembling with worry and

here,” Daisy sobbed softly, her eyes brimming with tears. Hazel’s heart broke for her daughter, who was facing surgery without the comfort of her

own doubts and fears gnawing at her resolve. She hoped against hope that Liam would return in time to fulfill

do anymore,” Hazel confessed her voice heavy with despair. “Daisy’s not buying the lie.

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He tried encouraging, but he

anxiously as Axel entered the room, his presence offering a glimmer

with a heavy sigh, his expression betraying his

and it can’t be good. I’m worried Something really bad has happened.” He said quietly when he took Nathan to a

there’s someone who really want to

is it?”

Jasmine’s small voice reached

he stared at her k disbelief, he

made her write a false suicide

Nathan, Amelia would actually still be alive, she rushed I trying

Nathan started at her.

that she was fine. When 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

happened,” he muttered slinking down the

child. The way they had

run away?” Daisy’s voice trembled with worry

didn’t,” Hazel reassured her gently, trying to

that strange man take him?” Daisy’s questions persisted, her

urged, her heart heavy with concern

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was becoming agitated and about to throw a tantrum. She could tell her brother wasn’t there. “Daisy, calm down.” Hazel tried to urge her. “Mummy Liam.” She sobbed her small chest heaving heavily. The nurses tried to calm her down immediately. “Shhh, your brother will come.” Hazel placed

filled with tears as she embraced her daughter, longing to ease her

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

her son in a tight embrace, her eyes scanning him.

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

whispered through her breathing tubes, her eyes seeking his

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

he smiled, his presence bringing solace to

heart.

Princess really is Daddy,” Liam revealed, his words lighting up Daisy’s

we’ll be waiting for you. Me, Liam, Nathan, and

called softly, drawing their attention as he

small face. She was happy, although her heart rate was sp iking in excitement it was safer than when she was throwing a tantrum. She tried to remove the breather that

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

she recognized him, her small voice filled with excitement

I wanna go to Lu-Land,” she declared, then begun listing

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

okay,” Ethan 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. With a heavy sigh, he turned to walk away,

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