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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.

by Liam’s resilience.

Liam shook his head.

and became serious

see Daisy right now. She’s

his tone filled

reaching out to

a pang in her heart,

need you to be

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

be here when you wake up. I promise,” Hazel whispered, her own doubts and fears gnawing

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

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find him.” He tried encouraging,

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

heavy sigh, his expression betraying his

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

really want to talk

it?” Nathan

small

her k disbelief, he couldn’t

made her write

actually still be alive,

Nathan started at her.

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

happened,” he muttered slinking down

and child. The way they had been killed. Feeling suffocated he

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

reassured her gently, trying to ease her

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

heavy with concern

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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

will come,” Hazel whispered, her voice filled with tears

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

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

trembling with emotion, her concern etched in

through her breathing tubes, her eyes

side, gently taking her hand in his,

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

heart.

Princess really is Daddy,” Liam revealed, his words

you. Me, Liam, Nathan, and Mr. Princess… Daddy,” Hazel whispered, her words carrying the weight

called softly, drawing

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 was throwing a tantrum. She tried to remove the breather that had been put to calm her

another smile. Ethan nodded his eyes

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

then begun listing all of the fun places she

children. They had lost so many years now, he would do whatever he took to make up

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

as he witnessed their bond, the family he yearned for but never had. With a heavy sigh, he turned to walk

Daisy’s voice called

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