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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.

face fell and became serious suddenly his smile Fading

see Daisy right now. She’s very sick. She needs

up,” he urged, his tone filled with

hand reaching out to Hazel, who tenderly kissed

she asked, her voice 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 her

you to be strong,” Hazel reassured

Liam said he’ll be here,” Daisy sobbed softly, her eyes brimming with tears. Hazel’s heart broke for her daughter, who was facing surgery without

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

confessed her voice heavy with despair. “Daisy’s not buying the

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tried encouraging, but he

Hazel inquired anxiously as Axel entered the

Axel replied with a heavy sigh, his expression betraying

Something really bad has happened.” He

there’s someone who really want to talk to

is it?” Nathan asked

Jasmine’s small voice

he stared at her k disbelief, he couldn’t

man had made her write a false suicide

be alive, she rushed

Nathan started at her.

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 and she

what happened,” he muttered slinking down the

to his wife and child. The

away?” Daisy’s voice trembled with worry as she sought

Hazel reassured her gently, trying to

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

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

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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.”

her voice filled with tears as she

through the tension, as Liam rushed toward them with relief

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

trembling with emotion, her concern etched

through her breathing tubes, her eyes seeking his

taking her hand in his, offering

here now,” he smiled, his presence bringing

heart.

Liam revealed, his words lighting up

you. Me, Liam, Nathan, and

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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

princess.” She whispered. “You’re daddy?” She asked him with another smile. Ethan

eyes sparkled with delight as she recognized him, her small

declared, then begun listing all of the fun places she would be taken

for his children. They had

he stroked her cheek, his

witnessed their bond, the family he yearned for

voice

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