Chapter 297

And then, just when I thought I was losing my mind, I hear a voice. It came from behind me, faint but clear, cutting through the chaos.

“Mam! We are here.”

I whipped around, my heart leaping into my throat. There, partially hidden behind a large flowerpot near the entrance, I saw the guard, James. His face was ashen, his eyes wide with concern. I could barely focus on him, though. My gaze shifted immediately to the small figure standing beside him.

And there, finally, was Samuel.

I could hardly believe it at first. My legs almost gave out beneath me as I rushed toward him, my heart swelling with relief. Samuel was standing there, his wide eyes filled with confusion and fear, but he was alive. He was alive. My son was alive.

cracking with emotion as I reached him. I dropped to my knees, pulling him into my arms. He stiffened for a moment, then clung to me, his little arms wrapping around my neck as if he never

feeling his small body trembling against mine, and I whispered soothing words into his ear, anything to calm him.

his footsteps heavy on the ground as he approached us. He looked at

holding Samuel tightly. He didn’t let go of me either, his small face buried in my shoulder. Marcus moved quickly, guiding us back toward the house. I followed him, my legs feeling like lead, my heart still racing in my chest. The house, which had once been a place of comfort and safety, now felt like a prison. But it was all

happened hanging over him like a dark

away while all this violence unfolded around me, but I knew

voice barely a whisper.

gave me a brief nod, then moved quickly back outside, disappearing into the chaos. I watched him go, my mind still racing. I could feel the weight of the world pressing down on me as I slowly ascended

safety of the upstairs, 1 gently set Samuel down on the bed and pulled the covers over him. He

my hand resting gently on his small back as I watched

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