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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.

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

That

of here first. We’ll talk about this

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

Lucius said,

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

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

Alexia asked nervously.

woman in the

knows how to take care

she was taking

is… but she knows what

awful place,” Lucius said, concern etching his features. He

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

rushed her to the emergency room, where she was immediately

in a very delicate state. She suffers from quadriplegia. Her body no longer functions

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