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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

Liam shook his head.

serious suddenly his smile

She’s very sick. She

his tone filled with

reaching

Liam 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 had crafted to shield Daisy from

be

softly, her eyes brimming with tears. Hazel’s heart broke for her daughter, who

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

her voice heavy with despair. “Daisy’s not buying

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find him.” He tried encouraging,

entered the room, his presence offering

sigh, his expression betraying his

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

want to talk

it?”

Jasmine’s small voice

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

had made her write a false

be alive,

Nathan started at her.

fact that she was fine. When he 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 protect the

happened,” he muttered slinking down the

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

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

reassured her gently,

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

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

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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

whispered, her voice filled with tears as she

the tension, as Liam rushed toward them with

enveloping her son in a tight embrace, her eyes scanning him. anxiously for any signs of

her voice trembling with emotion, her concern etched in every line of her

through her breathing tubes,

gently taking her hand in

smiled, his presence bringing solace to her

heart.

revealed, his words

for you. Me, Liam, Nathan, and Mr. Princess… Daddy,” Hazel whispered, her words carrying

voice called softly, drawing their attention as he

were on 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 she was throwing a tantrum.

asked him with another smile. Ethan nodded his

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

to Lu-Land,” she declared, then begun listing all of the fun places she would

to fulfill her wishes, his heart swelling with love for his children. They had lost so many years now, he would do

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

a distance, 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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