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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

it was Peter! That damned

We’ll talk about this later. You need

tears brimming in her eyes. “I can only move

Lucius said, his resolve hardening.

face bore signs of aging, her lack of makeup revealed a striking beauty. She looked healthier in some ways–detoxed, even–but frail. It didn’t align with the image of a woman

to get to the car. It’s a bit of a

Alexia asked

woman in the

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

I didn’t know she was taking care of

is… but she knows

else to care 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

hospital, he noticed how cold she felt.

emergency room, where she was immediately attended to.

Lucius, your mother is in a very delicate state.

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