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âDaddy! Mom is looking for you!â Matt called out, his voice urgent.Marcus immediately stepped into the room and hurried toward Lilian, who sat on the bed, cradling her swollen belly.âAre you okay?â he asked, his eyes scanning her face for any sign of distress.Lilian let out a shaky breath. âI think my water just broke,â she said.Marcusâ eyes widened. He turned to Matt without hesitation.âGo find your uncles and grandma. Tell them your mom is in labor.âMatt didnât waste a second. He spun around and dashed out of the room, his heart racing with excitement. His baby sister was finally coming!Lilian was rushed to the hospital without delay.Inside the delivery room, Marcus refused to leave her side. He hadnât been there for Mattâs birth, and he wasnât about to miss this one.But as he watched Lilian endure contraction after contraction, pain twisting her face, he felt helpless. His fists clenched at his sides. He wished he could take the pain for her.He tightened his grip on her h
Mattâs eyes were fixed on the big screen, his brows furrowed in deep concentration.âIs it impossible to crack?â he asked, turning to Marcus.Marcus shrugged. âSeems like it.âMatt studied him for a moment, then narrowed his eyes at the screen. âI can try,â he said.Marcus stood up, making room for Matt to take his place at the laptop.The moment Mattâs fingers touched the keyboard, they moved with a speed and precision that left Marcus stunned. He had never seen Matt type before, and watching him now was mesmerizing. He did it with such ease, such confidenceâit was clear he knew exactly what he was doing.Marcus crossed his arms and nodded in approval, feeling an unexpected surge of pride.âDone!â Matt announced, a triumphant smile spreading across his face.Marcus immediately leaned in, eyes scanning the screen. His breath caught for a secondâMatt had actually done it. The code was cracked.âWow,â Marcus muttered, a rare smile tugging at the corners of his lips. âGood job.âWithout
Lilian walked into the house that evening, surprised to see her father with an elderly man. They were deep in conversation, as if they had been friends for years. âDad,â Lilian greeted him. Gabriel looked up and smiled. âYouâre back. How was work?â he asked. âIt was fine, Dad,â she replied, turning her attention to the elderly man. âGood evening, sir,â she greeted him politely. âHow are you doing?â the man asked, his face lighting up with a warm smile. âIâm doing very well, sir. What about you?â Lilian responded, offering him a smile of her own. âIâm doing fine. You look so beautiful,â the old man said, nodding his head approvingly. Lilian blushed at the compliment. âThank you, sir.â âThis is Marcusâ grandfather,â Gabriel introduced. Lilian froze in surprise. She had never met Marcusâ grandfather before. This was her first time meeting him. âOh! Hello, sir!â she greeted him warmly, now understanding who he was. âWe never met when you and Marcus were still together,â the old
The next day, Linda was arrested and charged with attempted murder and kidnapping. Additionally, her history of bullying had led to a young womanâs suicide, further worsening her case. The weight of her crimes was undeniable, and with the overwhelming evidence against her, there was no room for denial.As soon as the police took her into custody, news of her arrest spread quickly. Social media was flooded with posts about the woman who had orchestrated kidnappings, attempted murders, and had driven someone to their death through sheer cruelty.In the cold, gray confines of the prison, Linda sat on a hard bench, her arms crossed tightly over her chest. The prison cell smelled of rust and sweat, and the metal bars that caged her in seemed to close in more with each passing second.Then, the sound of approaching footsteps made her stiffen. She looked up, and her expression immediately twisted into one of pure hatred.The man she had once deceivedâmanipulated into risking his life for her
Marcus sat at his desk, fingers moving swiftly across his laptop keyboard as he reviewed the latest security reports. His office was quiet except for the rhythmic tapping of his fingers. The sunlight streaming through the window cast a soft glow on the room, highlighting the expensive furnishings and the neatly organized stacks of paperwork on his desk.A sudden knock at the door interrupted his focus.âCome in,â he called out without looking up.The door swung open, and when he finally looked up, he was surprised to see Lilian standing there with Matt by her side.His brows lifted slightly, but his expression quickly softened. He hadnât expected to see them today.Matt, beaming with excitement, didnât wait for an invitation. He stepped forward, walking straight toward Marcusâs desk.âGood morning!â the boy greeted enthusiastically.Marcus stood from his chair, his gaze shifting between Lilian and Matt. His lips curled into a rare, genuine smile. âGood morning, Matt. How are you?ââIâ