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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?” he

Liam shook his head.

became serious suddenly his

now. She’s very

he urged, his tone filled with

Daisy whispered weakly, her small hand reaching out

her heart, knowing she had to maintain the facade she had crafted to

I need you to be strong,” Hazel reassured her, her voice trembling with worry and

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

I promise,” Hazel whispered, her own doubts and fears gnawing at her

Hazel confessed her voice heavy with despair. “Daisy’s not buying the lie. She keeps asking for

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tried encouraging, but he still

anxiously as Axel entered the room,

sigh, his expression

worried Something really bad has happened.” He said quietly when he took Nathan to a corner

really want to talk to

it?” Nathan asked

Jasmine’s small voice

at her k

explained, the man had made

Nathan, Amelia would actually still be alive, she

Nathan started at her.

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 and she was fine,

what happened,” he muttered slinking down the walls with

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

away?” Daisy’s voice

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

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

urged, her heart heavy with concern as she tried to soothe

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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.” Hazel placed her

voice filled with tears as she embraced her

called out, breaking through the tension, as Liam rushed toward

a tight embrace, her eyes scanning him. anxiously

okay?” she asked, her voice trembling with emotion, her concern etched in

through her breathing tubes, her

taking her hand in

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

heart.

right. Mr. Princess really is Daddy,” Liam revealed, his words lighting up Daisy’s eyes with joy as Hazel

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

drawing their

small face. She was happy, although her heart rate was sp iking in excitement it was safer than

another smile. Ethan

with delight as she recognized him, her small voice filled

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

fulfill her wishes, his heart swelling with love for his children. They

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

feeling a pang of longing as he witnessed their bond, the family he yearned for but never had. With a heavy sigh, he turned to walk

voice

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