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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.

became serious suddenly his smile Fading

Daisy right now. She’s very sick.

he urged, his tone

her small hand reaching out to Hazel,

her heart, knowing she had to maintain

okay? I need you to be

brimming with tears. Hazel’s heart broke for

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

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

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tried encouraging,

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

heavy sigh, his expression betraying his own

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 forewarning Nathan of what

someone who really want to talk to you.” He

it?”

small voice

stared at her k

the man had made her write a

sorry Nathan, Amelia would actually still be alive, she rushed I trying to save me.”

Nathan started at her.

guilt, he caused what had happened. It was more like Amelia’s sacrifice was all in vain,

muttered slinking down the walls

child. The way they

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

he didn’t,” Hazel reassured her gently, trying to ease her daughter’s growing

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

Hazel urged, her heart heavy with concern as

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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 her head

Hazel whispered, her voice filled with tears as she embraced

as Liam rushed toward them

son in a tight embrace, her eyes scanning him.

her voice trembling with emotion, her concern

Daisy whispered through her breathing tubes, her eyes

hand in his, offering her the reassurance

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

heart.

were right. Mr. Princess really is Daddy,” Liam revealed, his words lighting up Daisy’s

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

Ethan’s voice called softly, drawing

was sp iking in excitement it was safer than when she was throwing

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

eyes sparkled with delight as she recognized him,

go to Lu-Land,” she declared, then begun listing all of the fun places she

heart swelling with love for his children. They had lost so many years now, he would do whatever he took

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

family he yearned for but never had. With a heavy sigh, he

voice

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