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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.

here now. We’re leaving this place immediately Whoever did this to you will pay, I swear!” Lucius’s anger

was Peter! That

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

in her eyes. “I can only move my hand.”

figure this out,” Lucius said, his resolve

frailty was a stark contrast to the vibrant woman he remembered. Though her face bore signs of aging, her lack of makeup revealed a

It’s a bit of a walk–I parked farther away to be cautious,” Lucius explained, carrying her out of the

about Eliya?” Alexia

woman in

She was caring for me. She knows how to take care of me…” Alexia’s voice

know she was taking care of you–I thought she

she knows what

worry, Mom. We’ll find someone else to care for you. First, we need to get out of this awful place,” Lucius said, concern etching his features. He

walk, Lucius reached his car and gently placed Alexia inside. As he drove toward the nearest hospital, he noticed how cold she felt. Panic clawed at him–her condition seemed even more delicate than he’d anticipated.

her to the emergency room, where she was immediately attended to. Minutes later, a doctor

in a very delicate state. She suffers from quadriplegia.

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