"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.

the car, Nicole noticed the kids, Nolan and

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

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

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

Nicole noticed the kids, Nolan and

the eventful evening, the children were soon asleep in her comforting embrace, their peaceful faces bringing a smile to Nicole's face, filled

Lana, Jared's

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

preparing to strike when the opportunity

have to make sure Nolan and Lana

and Lana's heads affectionately, sighed and said, "So it has come to this.” "It was destined to end this way from the beginning," Jared said, a hint of

Nicole, his intentions were never

agreed with

as a distraction, keeping us

Lawrence might feel cornered and speed

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