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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.

place immediately Whoever did this to you

telling you, it was Peter! That damned uncle of

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

brimming in her eyes. “I

Lucius said,

woman he remembered. Though her face bore signs of aging, her lack of makeup revealed a striking beauty. She looked healthier in some ways–detoxed, even–but

It’s a bit of a walk–I parked farther away to

Alexia asked nervously.

in

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

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

she knows what I

of this awful place,” Lucius said, concern etching his features. He couldn’t shake the feeling his mother had

the nearest hospital, he noticed how cold she felt. Panic clawed at him–her condition seemed even more

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

your mother is in a very delicate state. She suffers from quadriplegia. Her body

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