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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.

and became serious suddenly his smile Fading

see Daisy right now. She’s very sick. She needs me,”

his tone filled with

reaching out

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 from the truth about

you to be strong,”

be here,” Daisy sobbed softly, her eyes brimming with tears. Hazel’s heart broke for her daughter, who was

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

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

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him.” He tried

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

sigh, his expression betraying his

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

is it?” Nathan

Jasmine’s small voice reached

her k disbelief, he couldn’t

man had made her write a false suicide

would actually still be alive, she rushed I trying to

Nathan started at her.

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

muttered slinking down

He now knew for sure now what had happened to his wife and child. The way they had been killed. Feeling suffocated he turned to

mummy? Did he run away?” Daisy’s voice

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

take him?” Daisy’s questions persisted, her concern evident as she sensed her brother’s

concern

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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.”

filled with tears as she

the tension, as Liam rushed toward them

in a tight embrace, her eyes scanning him.

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

whispered through her breathing tubes, her eyes

gently taking her hand in his,

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

heart.

is Daddy,” Liam revealed, his words lighting up Daisy’s eyes with joy as Hazel

strong for us, Daisy. When you come out, we’ll be waiting for you. Me, Liam, Nathan, and Mr. Princess… Daddy,” Hazel whispered, her words carrying the weight of their shared hope and

softly, drawing their

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

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

delight as she recognized him,

begun listing all of the fun places she would be taken

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

be okay,” Ethan assured her, his touch gentle as he stroked her cheek, his words a promise

family he yearned for but never had.

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