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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 asked

Liam shook his head.

became serious suddenly his smile

She’s very sick. She needs

up,” he urged, his tone

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

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

soon, okay? I need you to be strong,” Hazel reassured her, her voice trembling with worry

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

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

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

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

have you found them?” Hazel inquired anxiously as Axel entered the room, his presence offering a glimmer

a heavy sigh, his expression betraying

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

someone who really want to talk to you.” He

is it?” Nathan asked

small voice

her k disbelief, he couldn’t believe

had made her write a false

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

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 to protect the both of them,but now

muttered slinking down the walls with

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

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

gently, trying

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

heavy with concern as she tried to soothe her daughter’s growing

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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.”

come,” Hazel whispered, her voice filled with tears as she

A voice called out, breaking through the tension, as Liam rushed toward them

in a tight embrace, her eyes scanning

emotion, her concern etched

through her breathing

her side, gently taking her hand in his,

now,” he smiled, his presence bringing solace

heart.

Liam revealed, his words

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

Ethan’s voice called softly, drawing their attention

although her heart rate was sp iking in excitement

with another smile.

recognized him, her small voice filled with

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

Ethan replied chuckled, promising to fulfill her wishes, his heart swelling with love for his children. They had lost

as he stroked her cheek,

from 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

Daisy’s voice called

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