The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

George said, "I know what happened. I also feel terrible for Jeremy's loss, but I know you never wanted it to happen.

"He sacrificed himself for Hill City, and I'm sure he wouldn't want to see you like that-broken and devastated. If you feel guilty about it, the least you can do is keep this city safe. Besides..."

George then moved to the side, allowing Stephen to look at Rachel, Nolan, Austin, the doctors, and the nurses.

"You have them. These people care about you. You're never alone."

As soon as his words settled in, Simon walked in.

Stephen started weeping when he saw the people around him.

"You're up?" Simon said excitedly, "I have good news for you. I've got a lot of letters for you, and one of them is from Snow."

Stephen's eyes widened. "Where is it?"

George shifted uncomfortably, while the light in Rachel's eyes dimmed. She could not understand why she, coming from a well-respected and prominent background, was not enough for Stephen. Why was Snow, just an ordinary woman, so special?

several letters. These were prepared in advance after the phone call from Nolan, knowing that it was Austin's idea. Originally, they had only planned to show him one letter, but Simon took a step further and got

he saw the writing on the

tight in his arms and asked, "Where did you get them? Can we locate

it, but I'm sure she's watching you from

whole demeanor changed. It was like life had been breathed

been a gamble, using so many little lies to

he glanced over, he noticed Rachel's face had turned paled, and

his face faded. Compared to Rachel, Stephen was more

the problem was not over. He might have cured Stephen, but the process exacerbated Rachel's condition. As a psychologist,

and everyone

be brought

then struck

holding

"It's

sorry for everything that

fine. You did your