"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

soothed them, "You can sleep if you're tired." After the eventful evening, the children were soon asleep in her comforting embrace, their peaceful faces bringing

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

by one, leaving the manor in

noticed the kids, Nolan and Lana, were

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

Nolan and Lana, Jared's gaze

increase the security around my kids’ school." Even though they hadn't discussed

plotting, preparing to strike when the opportunity

have to make sure Nolan and Lana are

risk or danger." Max responded with caution, "Understood." Nicole, caressing Nolan and Lana's heads affectionately, sighed and said, "So it has

had initially saved Nicole, his intentions were never altruistic,

agreed with

Everett as a distraction, keeping us busy while

Everett gone, Lawrence might feel cornered and speed up his

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255