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Upstairs, he found a bedroom equipped with specialized medical equipment. Lying in the bed was a blonde woman whose serene face took his breath away. He froze, recognizing her instantly.

As if sensing his presence, the woman’s eyes shot open, meeting his. Those unmistakable, beautiful eyes confirmed what he already knew it was his mother.

“Maximus?” Alexia’s eyes flew open, wide with fear.

“Mom?” Lucius asked hesitantly, his voice tinged with doubt.

“Lucius! My son! Help me! Please, help me! They’ve kept me prisoner here!”

“Mom! Who did this to you?” Lucius demanded, his brow furrowed with anger and confusion.

“Peter! Peter has me here!”

Lucius froze at the name, disbelief washing over him. His mother had to be delirious–her mental state seemed fragile after such an ordeal.

this place immediately Whoever did this to you will pay, I swear!” Lucius’s

was Peter! That

out of here first. We’ll talk about this later. You need to get up.

Alexia said, tears brimming in her eyes. “I can

figure this out,” Lucius said, his

Her frailty was a stark contrast to the vibrant woman he remembered. Though her face bore signs of aging, her lack of makeup revealed a striking beauty. She looked healthier in some

get to the car. It’s a bit of a walk–I parked farther

Eliya?” Alexia

in

take care

I didn’t know she was taking care of you–I

is… but she knows

care for you. First, we need to get out of this awful place,” Lucius said, concern etching his features.

nearest hospital, he noticed how cold she felt. Panic clawed at him–her

she was immediately attended to.

in a very delicate state. She suffers from

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