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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.

paused, struck by Liam’s resilience. “Weren’t you scared?” he

Liam shook his head.

and became serious

see Daisy right now. She’s very

urged, his tone filled

small hand reaching out

come back?” 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

I need you to be strong,” Hazel reassured her, her voice

brimming with tears. Hazel’s heart broke

doubts and fears gnawing at her resolve. She hoped against

I don’t know what to do anymore,” Hazel confessed her voice heavy with despair. “Daisy’s not buying the lie. She

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him.” He tried encouraging, but

have you found them?” Hazel inquired anxiously as Axel entered the

Axel replied with a heavy sigh, his expression betraying

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

really want

is it?” Nathan asked

small voice reached

eyes widened as he stared at her k disbelief,

explained, the man had made

still be alive, she rushed I trying to

Nathan started at her.

other than 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

down the walls with a heavy

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

run away?” Daisy’s voice trembled with worry

her gently, trying to ease her daughter’s

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

with concern

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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

with tears as

tension, as Liam

tight embrace, her eyes scanning

with emotion, her concern

whispered through her breathing tubes,

hand in his, offering her the

I’m here now,” he smiled, his presence bringing solace

heart.

revealed, his words lighting up Daisy’s eyes with joy as

When you come out, we’ll be waiting for you. Me, Liam, Nathan, and Mr. Princess…

softly, drawing their

him while she still held 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 tantrum. She tried to remove the breather that had been put to

“You’re daddy?” She asked him with another smile. Ethan nodded his

as she recognized him, her small voice

she declared, then begun listing all of the fun places

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

his touch gentle as he stroked her cheek,

of longing as he witnessed their bond, the family he yearned for but never

Daisy’s voice called

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