Claire stared blankly at him, absorbing every word of what now seemed like nothing but ghost stories. And then, overwhelmed by a rush of hurt and disbelief, she burst into tears.

Cecil wrapped his arms around her, his voice soft with comforting words, though his eyes betrayed a flicker of disdain.

"It's alright to cry, love. It's my fault. I've put you through so much over the years. Every time I've hurt you, I swear it pained me too, as if the blows were landing on my own heart."

Nestled in his embrace, Claire let her tears flow freely.

After allowing her a moment to cry, Cecil gently probed, "Claire, do you want to get our daughter better?"

Eagerly, she nodded, "Yes, absolutely!"

"Then you'll have to do exactly as I say."

"Of course, anything!"

He whispered a plan into her ear, and with a determined nod, Claire wiped away her tears and headed back to the hospital.

...

Meanwhile, Elysia and Tarquin had just returned to their hotel suite to the mouthwatering aroma of dinner being prepared. Emmett was in the kitchen, orchestrating the evening meal with the help of Baby and Pamela Patel.

The trio radiated happiness, with Emmett taking charge like a little adult, doling out compliments and instructions with the ease of a seasoned chef. "Grandma, your knife skills are amazing! Look at how perfectly you've diced the vegetables!"

Baby, you've washed the tomatoes so thoroughly, well

tomatoes.

favorite is beef stew. Grandma, could you help chop the beef into small cubes? Be

Elysia was moved to tears by this

taking Emmett back to

turmoil, wrapped his arm around her shoulders

quietly wiped her tears and bent down

dropped the tomato she was holding and ran to the door,

and lifted her daughter into

and Grandma and I are helping. Why does your voice sound hoarse, Mummy? And why are your eyes so red? Did

to check on Elysia, who had not shared the reason for

distressed appearance, Pamela and the kids

them,

just moved by a

now my eyes are

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little apron, approached with curiosity, "What story did Blossom tell that

eyes brimming with tears,

Emmett quickly reassured her, "Mummy, don't be sad.

other kids echoed in unison, "Right, we'll always stay with Mummy,

Elysia hugged Emmett and affectionately patted the others, "Yes, we'll

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