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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.

became serious suddenly his smile Fading

to see Daisy right now. She’s

his

reaching out to Hazel, who tenderly kissed

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

you to be

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

and fears gnawing at

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

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tried encouraging,

Hazel inquired anxiously as Axel entered the room,

replied with a heavy sigh, his expression betraying

good. I’m worried Something really bad has happened.” He

want to

is it?” Nathan

Jasmine’s small voice

her k disbelief, he couldn’t

explained, the man had made her

be alive, she rushed I

Nathan started at her.

by guilt, he caused what had happened. It was more like Amelia’s sacrifice was all in vain, that he had failed

he muttered slinking down the walls

wife and child. The way they had

Did he run away?” Daisy’s voice trembled with worry as she sought

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

did that strange man take him?” Daisy’s questions persisted, her concern evident as she sensed her

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

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“Daisy, calm down.” Hazel tried to urge

will come,” Hazel whispered, her voice filled with

breaking through the tension, as Liam rushed toward them with relief flooding

enveloping her son in a tight embrace,

with emotion, her concern

Daisy whispered through her breathing tubes, her eyes

her side, gently taking her hand in his, offering her the reassurance she

here now,” he smiled, his presence

heart.

is Daddy,” Liam revealed, his words lighting up

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

drawing their attention as he

Liam. He stroked the girl’s small face. She was happy, although her heart rate was sp iking in excitement it was safer than

She asked him with another smile. Ethan nodded his eyes becoming misty. Daisy smiled

recognized him, her small voice filled with excitement

then begun listing all of

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

gentle as he stroked her cheek, his words a

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 away, feeling

voice called

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