Benjamin understood that everyone had come back today because of Everett's situation.

"These issues can't shake me anymore," he reflected, knowing that each person must take responsibility fortheir actions.

"Okay, we understand," Nicole responded.

"You can go now.

I'd like to be alone for a while," Benjamin indicated to Nicole and Jared.

"Grandpa..." Nicole looked at Benjamin with some concern.

"It's fine, go ahead," Benjamin reassured her with a wave of his hand.

Hesitating, Nicole bit her lip and then said, "I'll have the butler bring up some tea." She was uneasy about leaving her grandfather alone and thought it best to have the butler keep him company.

Jared patted Nicole's shoulder, "Let's go." As Nicole left the study, Jared paused, turning to Benjamin," Grandpa, I will protect her.

She won't come to any harm." Benjamin nodded in approval, "Good, I believe you." Jared left the study, his eyes reflecting a deep resolve.

Benjamin was more worried about

study, Nicole

asked, noticing Benjamin hadn't come

then turned to the butler, "Please take a

"Is Grandpa okay?" "He's fine," Nicole shook her head, reassuring everyone, " Let's all head back for now." "Alright," everyone agreed, though they

this time, leaving seemed

things here," Dillon assured everyone as they

tomorrow,"

I'll be here too,"

left the old house, heading towards their cars,

Lulu said as she and

then pulled Spencer along with her

"I can't believe it.

dares to come back,"

with a grimace, "You have no idea how shocked I was when

shoes, he’d be

it's clear he's up to no good," Lulu said,

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