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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.

resilience. “Weren’t you scared?” he

Liam shook his head.

became serious suddenly his smile Fading

right now. She’s very sick.

urged, his tone

small hand reaching out to

gonna 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

need you to be strong,”

eyes brimming with tears. Hazel’s heart broke for her

I’m really sorry. He’ll be here when you wake up. I promise,” Hazel whispered, her own doubts and fears gnawing at her resolve. She hoped against hope that Liam

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

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find him.” He tried encouraging,

as Axel entered the room, his presence offering a glimmer of hope

heavy sigh, his

Something really bad has happened.” He said quietly when he took

someone who really want to talk to

is it?” Nathan

Jasmine’s small

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

made her write a false suicide

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

Nathan started at her.

fine. When he thought she remembered everything and ended herself, he was overwhelmed by guilt, he caused what had happened. It was more

down the walls

sure now what had happened to his wife and child. The way they had been killed. Feeling suffocated he turned

mummy? Did he run away?” Daisy’s voice trembled

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

Daisy’s questions persisted, her concern evident as she sensed

heavy with concern as she tried to soothe

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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 come.”

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

tension, as

a tight embrace, her eyes

voice trembling with emotion, her concern

breathing tubes, her

gently taking her hand

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

heart.

his words lighting up Daisy’s eyes with

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

voice called softly, drawing their attention as

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

asked him with another smile. Ethan nodded

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

go to Lu-Land,” she declared, then begun listing

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

okay,” Ethan assured her, his touch gentle as he stroked her cheek, his words a promise

the family he yearned for

voice

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