Julian thanked the driver before stepping out, holding the door open for Milo.“Come on, buddy,” he said, crouching a little so he was at eye level. “You’re safe here, alright? No need to be nervous. Elara and Mira are really excited to see you.”Milo nodded slowly, clutching the strap of his tiny backpack. His voice was barely above a whisper. “Okay.”Julian smiled again, patient and soft. “That’s my boy.”He placed a guiding hand on Milo’s shoulder as they walked toward the elevator.Inside, the mirrored walls reflected their figures, Julian’s tall frame beside the small boy, their resemblance almost startling when they stood together like that.Same dark hair, same stubborn chin. Even the way Milo’s lips pressed into a line when he was deep in thought reminded Julian of himself at that age.When the elevator doors slid shut, Julian glanced down. “You’re thinking pretty hard again,” he teased lightly.Milo blinked and shifted his backpack nervously. “Just… wondering if Mira will lik
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