Restored bonds

As Shawn turned the doorknob of the next door, relief washed over him as he spotted his wife, Mia.

"Mia!" His heart raced as he hurried into the room.

There she lay, lifeless on the ground, her hair disheveled and covering her face.

"Baby," Shawn gently shook her, pulling her close and tucking her fallen strands behind her ear.

Upon seeing her tear-stained face, his heart twisted. The girl's eyes were red, and her puffy cheeks revealed she had been crying for quite some time.

Without hesitation, he embraced her tightly. "I'm so sorry, Little One. It's my fault."

Mia clung to her husband, gripping his back as her tears flowed. She wept until she could weep no more.

After regaining composure, she whispered in a raspy breath, "I thought you weren't going to come."

"I'll always come for you, my baby," Shawn reassured, kissing her hair. “I’m deeply sorry. This will never happen again. I promise.”

With care, he lifted her into his arms. Exiting the warehouse, his men gladly cleared the pat