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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.

struck by Liam’s resilience.

Liam shook his head.

became serious suddenly

to see Daisy right now. She’s

up,” he urged, his tone

whispered weakly, her small hand reaching out to Hazel, who

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

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

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

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

voice heavy with despair. “Daisy’s not buying the lie. She keeps

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him.” He tried encouraging, but

entered the room, his presence offering a glimmer of hope amidst their

heavy sigh, his expression

Something really bad has happened.” He said quietly when he took Nathan to a corner forewarning Nathan of what

want to talk

is it?”

small

her k disbelief, he couldn’t believe his

man had made

would actually still be alive, she

Nathan started at her.

happened. It was more like Amelia’s sacrifice was all in vain, that he had failed to protect the

muttered slinking down

had happened to his wife and child. The

Did he run away?” Daisy’s voice

gently, trying to ease

persisted, her concern evident as she sensed her

Hazel urged, her heart heavy with concern as she tried

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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

your brother will come,” Hazel whispered, her voice filled with tears as she embraced her daughter, longing to ease her

as Liam rushed toward them

a tight embrace, her eyes scanning him. anxiously

with emotion, her concern etched in every line of her

through her breathing

gently taking her hand in his, offering

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

heart.

his words lighting up Daisy’s eyes with joy as Hazel affirmed

out, we’ll be waiting for you. Me, Liam, Nathan, and Mr. Princess… Daddy,” Hazel whispered, her words carrying the weight

voice called softly, drawing their

stroked the girl’s small face. She was happy, although her heart rate was sp iking in excitement it was safer than when she

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

eyes sparkled with delight as she recognized him, her small voice filled with

begun listing all of the fun places she would

replied chuckled, promising to fulfill her wishes, his heart swelling with love for his children. They had lost so many years

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

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

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