"Dad, we're off now." "Grandpa, time for you to get some rest; we're leaving." "Great-Grandpa, we're heading back home." Benjamin, with a warm nod, responded to each farewell, "Take care, then." As everyone left, Dillon and Karen reminded them, "It's late, drive safely." The house became quieter, and Dillon offered, "Dad, let me assist you to your room." Benjamin, maintaining his independence, declined, "I'm fine, I'll go up on my own." Karen sighed as she looked outside.

She reflected, "I never imagined Preston would be the last one single.

He's always done things his way, so different from the others." Dillon reassured her, “Everyone finds their own path in time.

I'm just happy we have such a peaceful life now." He thought about past hardships, grateful for the present calm.

Karen nodded, lost in thought.

Dillon, holding her hand, encouraged, "Let's focus on the present and the future.

We've made it through a lot." "All I want is for Preston to be happy," she said, echoing his sentiments.

Together, they walked upstairs, their steps slow but sure, embodying the peace they've come to cherish.

Outside, the family members departed one by one, leaving the manor in the serene night.

noticed the kids, Nolan and Lana, were

tired." After the eventful evening, the children were soon asleep in her

upstairs, their steps slow but sure, embodying the peace they've come to

family members departed one by one, leaving

the kids, Nolan and

"You can sleep if you're tired." After the eventful evening, the children were soon asleep

Lana, Jared's gaze

though they hadn't discussed Lawrence at dinner, Jared

plotting, preparing to strike

to himself, 'I have to make sure Nolan and

be protected from any risk or danger." Max responded with caution, "Understood." Nicole, caressing Nolan and Lana's heads affectionately, sighed and said, "So it has come to this.” "It was destined to end

intentions were

with

using Everett as a distraction,

might feel cornered and speed up his

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