“Alright, let’s eat,” Benjamin announced, standing up first. Everyone followed suit, heading to the dining room.

Once seated, a joyful dinner unfolded, with the whole family enjoying the meal together.

Amidst the laughter and lively chatter, what should have been a somber moment felt lighter, thanks to everyone’s presence. Benjamin’s mood was surprisingly upbeat.

After dinner, when the house quieted down, Alfred helped Benjamin upstairs.

“Sir, take it easy,” he cautioned.

“It’s okay,” Benjamin sighed contentedly. “How wonderful it is to see the children all grown up.”

“Sir, from now on, just enjoy your time with your family,” Alfred said with a smile.

“Yes, I don’t need to worry about anything anymore.

Everything has reached its inevitable conclusion,” Benjamin reflected.

the way home, Jared and Nicole

this, didn’t you?” Nicole’s voice was

a guess, so I had Max

him reproachfully. “Why didn’t you

smiled, gently squeezing her hand.

have no other choice but to act rashly, so he hadn’t informed Nicole

Nicole asked, not really pressing

gives us an opportunity,” Jared said, his

mean, he might

Scorpio would assume we could get

probably

suspected they could get clues to Water Crest, he wouldn’t

thinking of reaching out

mansion,

got some nerve

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