SARAH’S POV"I will. You have my word."He looked at Chen. "Maya. You've been my partner for fifteen years. You're the closest thing Sarah has to family now besides Garrett. Watch over her, and keep her safe.""Always, Lucien. You know I will.""Sarah, come closer."I leaned in."I love you so much," he whispered. "I'm so proud of the woman you've become. Your mother would be proud, too.""I love you too, Dad. Please don't go. Please.""I have to, baby girl, but I'll always be with you. In here." He touched his chest weakly. "Remember that."The machines started beeping faster, erratically."Dad?"His eyes started closing. "No, Dad, stay with me. Please stay with me.""Be happy, Sarah. Live, and love. That's all I ever wanted for you."The beeping became one long, continuous tone."Dad? Dad!"Nurses rushed in. They tried to revive him, but I already knew.He was gone.I crashed on his chest, sobbing uncontrollably. "No, no, no. Please come back. Please."Garrett pulled me away gently
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