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?

from Nolan, knowing that it was Austin's idea. Originally, they had only planned to

writing on the letter, his body started

his arms and asked, "Where did

sure she's watching you from somewhere. And if you don't pick yourself

was like life had been breathed

had been a gamble, using so many little lies to keep Stephen from falling apart, but in the end, it

he noticed Rachel's face had turned paled,

face faded. Compared to Rachel, Stephen was more concerned

but the process exacerbated Rachel's condition. As a psychologist, he believed

energy was back, and everyone was

for food to be

Stephen then struck

holding up in

smile on his face. "It's okay.

so sorry for everything that happened,"

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