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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

Liam shook his head.

serious suddenly his smile Fading

She’s very sick. She

up,” he urged, his tone filled with

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

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

to be strong,” Hazel reassured

said he’ll be here,” Daisy sobbed softly, her eyes brimming with tears. Hazel’s heart broke for her daughter, who

wake up. I promise,” Hazel whispered, her own doubts and fears gnawing at her resolve. She hoped against hope that Liam would return in time to fulfill his

do anymore,” Hazel confessed her voice heavy with despair. “Daisy’s not buying the lie. She keeps asking

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will find him.” He tried encouraging, but he still felt

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

a heavy sigh, his expression

and it can’t be good. I’m worried Something really bad has happened.” He said

really want to talk to you.” He

it?” Nathan asked

Jasmine’s small voice reached

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

had made

would actually still be alive, she rushed I

Nathan started at her.

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

slinking down the walls with a heavy

The way they had been killed. Feeling suffocated he turned to step out of

run away?” Daisy’s voice trembled with worry

he didn’t,” Hazel reassured her gently, trying to

persisted, her concern evident as she

heavy with concern as

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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.

voice filled with tears as she embraced her daughter, longing to

out, breaking through the tension, as Liam

son in a tight embrace, her eyes

okay?” she asked, her voice trembling with emotion, her

Daisy whispered through her breathing

taking her hand in his, offering her

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

heart.

were right. Mr. Princess really is Daddy,” Liam revealed, his words

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

voice called softly, drawing their attention as

although her heart rate was sp iking in excitement it was safer than when

another smile. Ethan nodded his eyes becoming misty. Daisy smiled

with delight as she recognized him, her small voice

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

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

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

from a distance, feeling a pang of longing as he witnessed their bond, the family he yearned for but never had. With a

voice

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