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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. “Weren’t

Liam shook his head.

became serious

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

he urged, his tone

Daisy whispered weakly, her small hand reaching out to Hazel, who tenderly kissed her

her voice tinged with longing and impatience. Hazel felt a pang in her heart, knowing she had to maintain the facade

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

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

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

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

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him.” He tried encouraging, but

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

Axel replied with a heavy sigh, his

can’t be good. I’m worried Something really bad has happened.” He said quietly when he took Nathan to

there’s someone who really want

is it?”

small voice reached

eyes widened as he stared at her k disbelief, he couldn’t believe his

the man had made her write a false suicide

Nathan, Amelia would actually still be alive, she rushed I trying to save

Nathan started at her.

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

muttered slinking down the walls with a heavy

wife and child. The way

he run away?” Daisy’s voice trembled with worry

Hazel reassured her gently, trying

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

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

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to that room where they’re so 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

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

A voice called out, breaking through the tension, as Liam rushed toward them with relief flooding Hazel’s

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

emotion, her concern

her breathing tubes, her eyes seeking his

side, gently taking her hand in

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

heart.

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

Me, Liam, Nathan, and Mr. Princess… Daddy,” Hazel whispered, her words carrying the weight of their shared hope and

called softly, drawing

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

another smile. Ethan nodded his eyes becoming misty.

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

wake up, I wanna go to Lu-Land,” she declared, then begun listing all

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

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

as he witnessed their bond, the family he yearned for

voice

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