The Family Remains Novels & Stories

“That’s one way to put it.” He folded his arms, leaning against the piano. “You know this family. We’re loud. We’re protective to the point of insanity. We screw up, we overreact, we panic. But one thing we never do—ever—is let someone in halfway.” Trina stilled. Cameron’s voice softened. “You’re not just dating Adrian anymore. You’re part of us now.” Her breath caught. “You’re family,” he said simply. “Cross family. And not because of the baby or the drama or the headlines. Because you’ve been here, beside us, beside him, even when everything turned ugly.”

Alejandro walked back to his computer screen and erased the previous draft he had before and typed. “Dear Esteemed Members of the Family, In this time of profound sorrow and grief, we gather together to honor the memory of our beloved family members who tragically lost their lives in the devastating fire that consumed us all. Our hearts ache with the weight of their absence, and we find solace in the shared strength and resilience that binds us as one. It is with a heavy heart that we must share with you the truth. This catastrophic event was not a mere accident, but a deliberate act of malice orchestrated by a common enemy who seeks to sow discord and dismantle the very fabric of our family

She added, her voice resonating with unwavering conviction. She turned towards her family, a gentle smile gracing her lips. "I suppose we can leave now," she said, and as the Cena family prepared to exit the morgue, their steps carried a cautious hesitancy, as if walking through a delicate terrain. Each member bore their own share of visible and invisible wounds, yet they also carried within them a newfound resilience. While the others took their turns leaving the morgue, Charles found himself unable to resist the urge to pause and gaze at the lifeless body. His face remained devoid of emotion until the sound of his mother's voice broke through his thoughts.

Axel’s fingers traced her hair absentmindedly as he stared out the window, finally letting silence fall. And I looked at them—this family that was still mine. Still breathing. Still together. We were bruised. Broken in places. But alive. And finally heading home.

“It’s fine, Naomi. You seem to have a problem with me now that you are a part of this family.” Though stunned, I quickly got a grip on myself and declined the suggestion. To my surprise, Keith agreed without getting my consensus. I was disgruntled. It was absurd enough that I had to share a bed with my mother-in-law on my wedding night, but she took up the space between me and my husband too. Whitney glanced at me before sprawling herself across the sanctity of my bed. “A good wife shouldn’t be so petty. You should be kind to your husband’s family.”

“We’re here for you, Em. We’ll get through this together.” Xender nodded in agreement. “No matter what happens, we’ll protect each other. Family comes first.” Emily leaned into her brothers, drawing strength from their support. “Thank you. I don’t know what I’d do without you all.” As the night wore on, the family stayed close, drawing strength from their unity. The road ahead was uncertain, but they knew that together, they could face whatever challenges came their way. And though the pain of the past still lingered, they were determined to build a future where they could find peace and happiness once more.

Matheo mumbles to himself before running after his family, his professional family. THE END. Hope you enjoyed this story! Love Cinderella.

The guard watched the life plaques lost his mind and start muttering. Once word about this got out, a panicked atmosphere filled the entire Tuffin family. The direct descendants who stayed home and the collateral descendants were all shocked. After they confirmed the news, the entire family plunged into silence. Clearly, their family was doomed. Their remaining power was not enough to fight against the Dallarosa family. If they stayed, they would just be waiting for death. So, after they registered what was going on, they tacitly packed everything the Tuffin family owned and left with their family.

“Of course not. You’ve always had a loving family. “We literally just met each other’s parents last month to talk about our engagement, remember? “I still have the photos from that day saved on my phone.” He opened his photo album. Sure enough, there was a group photo of our two families together. Everyone was there. I just sat there staring at my phone, flipping it over and over. I tried to smile, but I probably looked like I was grimacing. My family members were real. Why did they vanish after entering the washroom? “Maybe they just stepped out for something. “Look, their house slippers are still by the door. They must’ve gone out.”

"We have already opened an investigation into this facility. It will be thoroughly examined, and there will be a full accounting for your family and for the deceased." The morgue held nothing but the sound of Mom's and Dad's weeping and Talia's muffled, choked sobs. The cold air was thick with a grief and regret that would never find its end.