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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. “Weren’t you scared?”

Liam shook his head.

serious

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

he urged, his

whispered weakly, her small hand reaching out to Hazel,

impatience. Hazel felt a pang in her heart, knowing she had to maintain the facade she had crafted to shield Daisy from

okay? I need you to be strong,” Hazel reassured her, her

eyes brimming with tears. Hazel’s heart broke

sorry. He’ll be here when you wake up. I promise,” Hazel whispered, her own doubts and fears gnawing at her resolve. She hoped against hope that Liam would return in time to

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

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tried encouraging, but he still

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

a heavy sigh, his expression

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

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

is it?”

Jasmine’s small voice

stared at her k disbelief, he couldn’t believe

the man had made her write

sorry Nathan, Amelia would actually still be alive,

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,

happened,” he muttered slinking down the walls with a

for sure now what had happened to his wife and child. The way they had been

Did he run away?” Daisy’s

didn’t,” Hazel reassured her gently, trying

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

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

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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

Hazel whispered, her voice filled with tears as she embraced her daughter, longing

as

embrace, her eyes scanning him.

asked, her voice trembling with emotion, her concern etched

Daisy whispered through her breathing tubes, her

to her side, gently taking her hand in his, offering her the reassurance she

smiled, his presence bringing

heart.

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

strong for us, Daisy. When you come out, we’ll be waiting for you. Me, Liam, Nathan, and Mr. Princess… Daddy,”

Ethan’s voice called softly, drawing their attention

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with another smile. Ethan nodded his eyes becoming misty.

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

then begun listing all of the fun places she would be

his children. They had lost so many years now,

as he stroked

from a distance, feeling a pang of longing as he witnessed their bond, the family he yearned for but

Daisy’s voice called

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