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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,

That damned uncle of yours

get you out of here first. We’ll talk about

her eyes. “I can only move

figure this out,” Lucius said, his resolve hardening.

woman he remembered. Though her face bore signs of aging, her

to get to the car. It’s a bit of a walk–I parked farther away to be cautious,”

Alexia asked

woman in the

to take care of me…” Alexia’s voice was tinged with worry.

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

she knows what I need.”

for you. First, we need to get out of this awful place,” Lucius said, concern etching his features. He couldn’t shake the feeling his mother had developed a form

a tense walk, Lucius reached his car and gently placed Alexia inside. As he drove toward the nearest hospital,

the hospital, he rushed her to the emergency room, where she was

very delicate state.

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