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While various stories unfolded in Valentia, Marcus Bartz was in New York, attending physical therapy to regain mobility in his right leg. Years of treatment had followed that fateful March 19th, when a bullet had nearly cost him his life and severely damaged a tendon in his leg

“Marcus, you’re doing great! Look, you’re almost walking without the cane. Little by little, you’ll see your life return to normal,” Dr. Tanya Olson said cheerfully.

“Doctor, my life will never return to normal,” Marcus replied, his tone serious.

“Marcus, I remember the day you came to me. I’ve treated you all this time and celebrated every milestone you’ve achieved. You’ve come back from the brink of death–there’s no doubt about that,” Dr. Olson said.

“I still don’t understand why I’m alive or what for,” Marcus said, his voice laced with nostalgia.

“Think of this as a chance to start over, or perhaps as an opportunity for something greater…

“Hmm. Are we done for today? I’m tired.”

“Of course, Marcus. I’ll call Frederick to come up.

“Thank you.”

Marcus had been moved from Valentia to the States to keep him far away from those who had tried to wipe out the Bartz family. He wasn’t yet ready to re–enter the fray, so Catherine had insisted on sending him abroad.

The last time Marcus saw Mary had been his final day in Valentia, just before his family was killed. Since then, he only traveled back for one or two days at a time and only for urgent matters.

In his absence, Peter had taken charge of running their businesses in Valentia, steadily gaining ground in various industries. With the small amount of money Catherine had managed to recover unnoticed, she had invested in precious metals and minerals. Peter had further expanded their assets by purchasing shares in New York–based companies, which required him to travel frequently to the city.

rivaled that of a celebrity

supposed to be with Grandma Catherine for her

Marcus! The birthday is tomorrow.

be honest, I’m terrible at those events. Just give Grandma my gift and wish her

Actually, I wanted to talk to you about something else…” Peter said, his

“Go on.”

told Grandma about my

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she

is here, too

did that go?”

his blessing to marry her. Can you believe

and got things right this

Mary’s heart. I thought it was important to tell you, Marcus. I wish you could be here

older brother, as Marcus was five years his senior and often gave him valuable advice. Much of the man Peter had

brother he’d lost on that tragic day. Talking to Peter always reminded him of the sibling he’d never see again, so he treated

out about the people trailing Albert Preston?” Marcus asked as he

Albert’s children, but they’ve vanished too. The last thing we know is that Alexia Levett

think Alexia had something to

it. That man is capable, of anything. We need to reinforce our security. If he’s

see how far he’s willing to go. Did you

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