The very same day, in the afternoon, Liliana returned to the Redborne mansion.She went back alone, just as she insisted. The moment she stepped inside, her grandparents’ faces lit up with pure joy. Sebas and Aurora stood at the same time, looking stronger together after everything they had been through. Mistas and Pauliana rushed forward first.“Baby! You’re back. You’re awake,” Pauliana cried out. She scooped Liliana up into her arms and hugged her tightly, rocking her gently like she was still a tiny pup. Tears shone in her eyes. “We were so worried about you… and your parents…”Liliana kept her voice sweet and childish, burying her face in her grandmother’s shoulder. “I know, Grandma. They’re not here right now. But I’m not letting the bad guys win.”Each of them took turns hugging her. Sebas brushed her hair softly with a big, warm hand. “Sweetheart, you should rest. Let the adults handle this.”Liliana shook her head and looked up at him with big,
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