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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.

paused, struck by Liam’s resilience. “Weren’t you scared?” he asked

Liam shook his head.

and became serious suddenly his smile Fading

want to see Daisy right now. She’s very sick. She

his

reaching out to Hazel, who tenderly kissed

a pang in her heart, knowing she had to maintain the facade she had crafted to

be here soon, okay? I need you to be

tears. Hazel’s heart

Hazel whispered, her own doubts and fears gnawing at her resolve. She hoped against hope that Liam would return in time

heavy with despair. “Daisy’s not buying the lie.

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him.” He tried encouraging, but

them?” Hazel inquired anxiously as Axel entered the room, his presence offering

with a heavy sigh, his expression

happened and it can’t be good. I’m worried Something really bad has happened.” He said quietly

someone who really want

it?”

small voice reached

he stared at her k disbelief, he couldn’t believe his

made her

actually still be alive, she

Nathan started at her.

than the fact 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 both of them,but now he saw her

what happened,” he muttered slinking down the walls with

child. The way they had been killed.

run away?” Daisy’s voice trembled with worry

gently, trying to ease her

Daisy’s questions persisted, her concern evident as

urged, her heart heavy with concern as she tried to soothe her daughter’s growing

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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

voice filled with tears as

out, breaking through the tension, as

Hazel exclaimed, enveloping her son in a tight embrace, her eyes scanning him. anxiously for any

trembling with emotion, her concern

Daisy whispered through her breathing tubes, her eyes seeking his

her side, gently taking her hand

now,” he smiled, his presence bringing

heart.

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

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

softly, drawing their

eyes were on him while she still held Liam. He stroked the girl’s small face. She was happy, although her heart rate was sp iking in excitement it was safer than when she

him with another smile. Ethan nodded his eyes becoming misty. Daisy

eyes sparkled with delight as she recognized him,

I wanna go to Lu-Land,” she declared, then begun listing all of the fun places she would be taken

for his children.

gentle as he stroked her cheek, his words

longing as he witnessed their bond, the family he yearned for but never had. With a

voice called

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