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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?”

Liam shook his head.

serious

Daisy right now. She’s very sick. She

urged, his

Daisy whispered weakly, her small hand reaching

her heart, knowing she had to maintain the facade she had

will be here soon, okay? I need you to be strong,” Hazel

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

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 asking for

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He tried encouraging, but he still felt

you found them?” Hazel inquired anxiously as Axel entered the room, his presence offering a glimmer of hope amidst their

sigh, his expression betraying his own

good. I’m worried Something really bad has happened.” He said quietly when

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

is it?”

small

her k disbelief, he couldn’t

made

Nathan, Amelia would actually still be alive, she

Nathan started at her.

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 walls

happened to his wife and child. The

he run away?” Daisy’s voice

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

Daisy’s questions persisted, her

down,” Hazel urged, her heart heavy with concern as

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so many needles alone, he’ll come with me!” She insisted stubbornly. She 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 her head against hers

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

tension, as Liam rushed toward them with relief

Hazel exclaimed, enveloping her son in a tight embrace, her

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

whispered through her breathing tubes, her eyes

gently taking her hand in his, offering her the reassurance

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

heart.

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

When you come out, we’ll be waiting for you. Me, Liam, Nathan,

softly, drawing their

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

asked him with another smile. Ethan nodded

eyes sparkled with delight as she recognized him,

I wake up, I wanna go to Lu-Land,” she declared, then begun listing all of the fun places

for his children. They

his touch gentle as he stroked her cheek, his words a promise of

he witnessed their bond, the family he yearned for

Daisy’s voice called

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