I collapsed to the ground, and my head slammed hard against the steps. Blood streamed down my forehead, covering my face."Daddy! Daddy! Mommy's hurt! Daddy!" Leon was so frightened that he burst into tears, desperately pressing his jacket against my wound.But Lucas didn't look back, not even once. He kept running until he completely disappeared from Leon's line of sight.Leon clung to me with his tiny, frail body. At first, he kept calling for Lucas, but his voice gradually faded until he finally gave up and stopped calling for help.Using the last of my strength, I comforted him, "It's okay, sweetie. Mommy will be all better in no time at all."Leon's eyes were hollow as he stared in the direction Lucas had gone. I had no idea what was on his mind. My heart ached sharply.By the time Lucas returned carrying a tear-streaked Emily, my wound had almost completely healed.Leon stepped forward timidly, his voice small as he asked Lucas gingerly, "Daddy, do you really not want Momm
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