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BURNING EMPIRE Chapter 107
~~~~~~~~~A Month Later~~~~~~ The sound of laughter filled the air. “Leo! Give it back!” Derek shouted as he ran across the yard, trying to catch up with him. “No way!” Leo laughed, holding the ball tightly as he ran faster. “You said if I get it, it’s mine!” “I didn’t mean forever!” Derek replied, breathing a little harder but still smiling. The afternoon sun shone brightly over the mansion grounds. The grass was green, the air was fresh, and everything felt calm. Leo suddenly stopped and turned, throwing the ball toward Derek. Derek caught it easily this time. “Got it!” he said proudly. Leo placed his hands on his waist. “That doesn’t count. I let you catch it.” Derek raised an eyebrow. “Oh really?” “Yes.” “You’re a bad liar.” Leo gasped dramatically. “I am not!” Derek laughed. “You are.” Not far from them, Dominic and Matteo sat quietly, watching the boys. Matteo leaned back slightly in his chair, a soft smile on his face. “They’ve been like this every d
BURNING EMPIRE Chapter 106
It had been two weeks. Two long weeks of white walls, quiet machines, soft footsteps, and careful voices. At first, the doctor had said Derek would only need to stay for one week. His recovery was going well, and everything seemed stable. But things had not gone exactly as planned. A few days after the surgery, Derek had developed a sudden fever. It wasn’t too high, but it worried the doctors. They said it could be a minor infection caused by the injury or the surgery. They had to run more tests, keep him under observation, and adjust his medication. Then, there were the headaches. Sometimes, Derek would press his hand against his head and close his eyes tightly. The pain would come and go, but the doctors didn’t want to take any chances. They said head injuries were delicate. Even if he looked fine on the outside, they had to be sure everything inside was healing properly. And there were moments when Derek would feel dizzy when he tried to stand or walk. Matteo had to hold hi
BURNING EMPIRE Chapter 105
~~~~~~~~~Next Morning~~~~~~~~ Dominic woke up when he felt a soft touch in his hair. His eyes fluttered open slowly, adjusting to the dim light of the morning. He turned toward the source, and his eyes widened in disbelief. Derek was awake. “Oh my… you’re awake! Are you alright? Are you okay?” Dominic asked, his voice a mix of relief and worry as he quickly rose from the bed and reached toward Derek’s face, gently brushing his hair away from his forehead. Derek’s eyes, still a little foggy, met Dominic’s. And then, in a small, trembling voice, he spoke. “Big brother.” Dominic froze. He could hardly believe his ears. Derek called him “big brother”? He hadn’t heard those words in so long. it felt like a lifetime ago. Could it be that Derek’s memory had returned? “You… Do you remember?” Dominic asked, his voice barely a whisper, full of hope. Derek blinked, confusion lingering in his gaze. “I… I don’t understand.” Dominic swallowed hard. “What… what is your name?” he aske
BURNING EMPIRE Chapter 104
“Ahhhhhhh!” Leo screamed, his small voice shattering the laughter and chatter that had filled the park just moments before. Dominic and Matteo, who had been teasing each other gently, became alert as their heads snapped toward the source of the scream. Matteo’s eyes widened as he saw Derek—or Jonah, as he now insisted on being called—lying on the ground. Blood was already seeping from a deep wound on his head, spreading quickly down his face. Fear struck Matteo like a physical blow, and he ran forward without thinking. “Derek!! Oh my!” Matteo gasped, kneeling beside him and pressing a hand to the bleeding wound, trying to slow it. His hands were trembling. “Stay with me, Derek, stay with me!” Dominic barked orders sharply. “Get the car ready! Now!” His voice was calm but edged with urgency. The guards, who had been casually monitoring the children, moved immediately, carrying supplies and preparing the vehicle for a rapid trip to the hospital. Matteo’s mind raced. “How… how did t
BURNING EMPIRE Chapter 103
~~~~~~One Week Later~~~~ Derek was still in his room, sitting on the edge of his bed with his knees pulled close. His eyes stared at the floor, and he didn’t even flinch when Matteo knocked softly on the door. Matteo and Dominic exchanged worried glances outside the room. “We can’t just leave him in there all day,” Matteo whispered, lowering his voice so Derek wouldn’t hear. Dominic sighed. “I know. But we need a plan. Sitting here worrying isn’t helping anyone. Maybe… maybe we take him out. Get some fresh air. A change of scene might help.” Matteo tilted his head, thinking. “You mean… like take him and Leo somewhere? Maybe the park?” Dominic’s lips curved into a small smile. “Exactly. He likes being outside, right? And Leo… well, Leo can be good company. Something simple, fun. No pressure.” Matteo nodded slowly. “Alright. Let’s do it. But we need to approach him carefully. No rushing. We let him feel he’s choosing, not being forced.” Dominic grinned. “That’s why you’re smart,
BURNING EMPIRE Chapter 102
The next morning, sunlight crept through the thin curtains, painting stripes across Jonah’s bed. He blinked against the warmth, hugging the blanket closer. Outside, the house stirred softly as the clatter of dishes from the kitchen, Matteo’s low hum as he moved about and his faint laughter. Jonah stayed still, listening. Part of him wanted to pull the covers over his head and disappear. Part of him wondered if Leo would come back today. He shook his head at the thought. Why would he? Jonah had made it clear: no friends, no company, no nonsense. Still, a small part of him, one he didn’t like to admit, felt a little empty. The door to his room creaked lightly. Jonah turned towards it and saw Leo standing at the door with a solemn expression. “Hey,” Leo whispered, holding something behind his back. Jonah narrowed his eyes. “What do you want?” His voice was flat, but quieter than yesterday. Leo stepped in cautiously, holding a small paper airplane in his palm. “I… made this fo
BURNING EMPIRE Chapter 89: A Name, A New Life
Chapter 89: A New Name, A New Life2 Months Later:~~~The sun rose early over the small coastal village, casting golden light over rooftops and quiet paths. It was a new day, and for Derek—now Jonah—it felt like the first real day of peace.He stood outside the small wooden cottage, the sea breeze
BURNING EMPIRE Chapter 88: A Boy Without A Name
Chapter 88: A Boy Without a NameThe sun was low when Derek woke up again.He opened his eyes slowly, blinking against the light coming through the window. The ceiling above him was wooden, uneven, and unfamiliar. The bed he lay on smelled of herbs and old fabric. Something soft and warm rested on
BURNING EMPIRE Chapter 87- The Silence That Followed
Chapter 87: The Silence That FollowedThe sea was empty.No splash. No sound. No sign.Derek had vanished beneath the raging waves. His small body swallowed by the ocean’s dark mouth, leaving only silence in his place.Dominic stood at the edge of the deck, his clothes soaked, fists clenched, the c
BURNING EMPIRE Chapter 86: The Fall Into The Deep
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