"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.

Nicole noticed the

you're tired." After the eventful evening, the children were soon asleep in her comforting embrace, their peaceful faces bringing a smile to Nicole's face, filled with love

their steps slow but sure, embodying the peace

members departed one by one,

Nicole noticed the kids, Nolan and Lana,

you're tired." After the eventful evening, the children were soon asleep in her comforting embrace, their peaceful faces

Nolan and Lana,

kids’ school." Even though they hadn't discussed Lawrence at dinner, Jared was acutely aware that Lawrence might

already be plotting, preparing

'I have to make sure Nolan and Lana are safe, no

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 this way from the beginning,"

intentions

agreed with Jared's

using Everett as a distraction, keeping us busy while he

might feel cornered and speed up

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