"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.

car, Nicole noticed the kids,

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

slow but sure, embodying the peace they've come

the family members departed one by one, leaving the manor in the

car, Nicole noticed the

tired." After the eventful evening, the children were soon asleep in her comforting embrace, their peaceful faces bringing a

Nolan and Lana, Jared's

discussed Lawrence at dinner,

might already be plotting, preparing to strike when

make sure

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

though Lawrence had initially saved Nicole, his intentions were never altruistic, and

agreed with

a distraction, keeping us busy

gone, Lawrence might feel cornered and

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