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Lilian stepped into the restaurant, her heels clicking softly against the polished floor. The dim lighting cast a warm glow over the room, but it did little to ease the tight knot in her stomach. She had been at work when she received Noah’s text, asking her to meet him here. The urgency in his message had unsettled her, but he hadn’t given her any details. Without hesitation, she had dropped everything, grabbed her keys, and driven straight over.Now, as she took in the scene before her, confusion swirled in her chest like a brewing storm.Noah was already standing, his gaze fixed on her the moment she walked in. But what caught her attention even more was the presence of two others at the table—Moses and a woman she didn’t recognize right away.Her steps slowed, and her brows furrowed as her eyes darted between them. Something about the woman seemed oddly familiar, but Lilian couldn’t place it.She swallowed hard, a sudden feeling of unease creeping in. “What is going on?” she asked
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190

Moses drove home faster than usual, gripping the steering wheel tightly as his mind raced with unanswered questions. The evening had taken a turn he hadn’t expected, and he wasn’t sure how to process it. The tense dinner at the restaurant, Lilian’s abrupt departure, the words left unspoken—it all sat heavily on his chest.The city lights flickered past him in a blur, but he barely noticed. His focus was singular: getting home and making sure Lilian was okay.As he pulled into the driveway, he took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. He knew he had to keep his emotions in check, but it wasn’t easy. This wasn’t just about him anymore.The moment he stepped inside, the familiar warmth of the house should have calmed him, but it didn’t.Franklin, Gabriel, and Matt were seated in the living room, engaged in quiet conversation. But their focus quickly shifted the moment Moses walked in. His tense expression did not go unnoticed.Franklin raised an eyebrow, his sharp gaze scanning Moses
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191

Lilian tightened her grip on the steering wheel, exhaling slowly as she tried to push away the restless thoughts clouding her mind.That morning, Franklin had offered to take Matt to school, but she had refused.She wasn’t even sure why. Maybe it was guilt—the ever-present ache in her chest every time she looked at her son and realized how much of his childhood she was missing. Maybe it was selfishness, wanting to steal a few extra minutes with him before her work consumed the rest of her day.Whatever the reason, she had insisted on taking him herself.Matt had been his usual energetic self in the back seat, kicking his legs excitedly as he talked about his art project.“Mom, will you pick me up today?” he had asked, his voice filled with hope.Lilian had hesitated.She wanted to say yes.She wanted to be the kind of mother who could promise her son something and actually keep her word.But she had been a mother long enough to know how unpredictable her work schedule was.“We’ll see,
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192

Lilian gripped the steering wheel tightly, her knuckles turning white as she sped toward the school. Her heart pounded in her chest, and her mind raced with possibilities. The road blurred past her, but she didn’t care—she had to get to Matt.The moment she reached the school, she slammed the brakes, barely taking the time to park properly before throwing the car door open. She ran toward the school entrance, her heels clicking sharply against the pavement.Her breath came in short, uneven bursts as she entered the hallway. Immediately, her eyes landed on Matt’s teacher standing just outside his classroom. The woman’s expression was tense, her hands clasped together as if she had been anxiously waiting for her.Lilian didn’t even wait to catch her breath. She strode toward the teacher, her voice tight with panic.“What happened? Who took him?”The teacher hesitated, looking her up and down before answering. Her brows furrowed as she studied Lilian’s face carefully.“The person who pic
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193

Lilian frowned as she gripped the edge of her seat. Her anxiety spiked with every passing second, her fingers tightening as she glanced out the window, noting the unfamiliar neighborhood. Dim street lights lit the surroundings, casting long, eerie shadows over the pavement. She had no idea where they were, and it only worsened the unease gnawing at her gut.“Where is this?” Lilian’s voice was laced with confusion, unable to hide her discomfort.“Her house,” Marcus replied flatly, already unbuckling his seatbelt. He had his usual unreadable expression, but Lilian could sense something more underneath it.Lilian’s stomach tightened. “You think she brought Matt here?” The disbelief in her voice was unmistakable. “Why would she do that? Why would she be so reckless?”Marcus sighed deeply before he turned his head and looked at her. “Are you coming, or do you want to sit here all night?” His voice was nonchalant, but there was an edge to it.Lilian wanted to lash out at him. Her anger was
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194

Lily tried to look at Marcus with a pleading expression, her face flushed as she gasped for breath. “Marcus, please… I’m choking,” she begged, her voice barely a whisper.But Marcus only tightened his grip, not showing an ounce of sympathy. The man who once would have shown mercy was now cold, his heart hardened with anger.“Where is he?” Marcus demanded, his eyes narrowing in ruthless determination.“I… I…” Lily stammered, struggling to find the strength to speak. “He’s in the third room,” she finally managed, pointing weakly toward a door across the room.Lilian’s eyes widened with hope as she heard those words. Without hesitation, she sprinted toward the room, her heart racing with anticipation. She couldn’t wait any longer to see her baby.Lilian pushed open the door to the third room, only to be greeted by an empty space. Panic flickered in her chest as she stepped back into the hallway, her mind racing.Marcus was still gripping Lily’s throat tightly. “Did you find him?” he aske
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195

Lily stepped out of the house, her eyes immediately landing on Marcus, who was standing alone in the driveway. The sight of him, distant and lost in thought, made her chest tighten. She had hoped for a different outcome, but now it seemed inevitable.“Marcus,” she called out, her voice shaking with the mix of confusion and hurt that she was trying desperately to suppress. “Why are you doing this?” The words came out with an air of betrayal, her face a mask of vulnerability as she stood there, hoping for some kind of explanation.Marcus turned slowly, his gaze meeting hers with an unreadable expression. He took a moment to study her as if seeing her for the first time. It unsettled her. The warmth she had once felt in his presence seemed to be fading. “What do you mean?” he asked, his voice steady but distant. “And what’s going on with you? Are you still the same Lily? How did you become so… so evil?” His words cut deeper than she anticipated, his eyes clouded with disbelief.Lily stoo
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196

Lilian drove into the compound, her grip on the steering wheel tight. She barely registered the surroundings as she pulled up in front of the house. Her mind was still reeling from the events of the day.She stepped out of the car, carefully cradling Matt in her arms. He squirmed slightly, his small hands pushing against her shoulder as he tried to get down.“Mommy, I can walk,” he mumbled, his voice carrying a trace of frustration.But Lilian held onto him a little longer, unable to let go. Something inside her needed to keep him close, as if the moment she set him down, something—or someone—would take him away.She finally sighed and placed him on the ground, but her hand remained firmly wrapped around his. Together, they walked toward the house.Reaching the door, she twisted the knob and stepped inside. The familiar scent of home washed over her, but tonight, it felt different. Almost foreign.In the living room, Gabriel sat with Moses and Franklin. The three men looked relaxed, c
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Lilian sat on the edge of her bed, carefully dressing Matt in fresh clothes. Her fingers worked through the buttons of his shirt with slow, deliberate movements. She didn’t want him to sense her fear, but deep inside, she was terrified.She hadn’t let him out of her sight since the incident. Even though they were home now, safe—or at least, as safe as they could be—she still couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling settling in her chest.What if Lily came back?What if she tried to take him away again?Lilian swallowed hard, her hands briefly pausing.No. She wouldn’t let that happen.Matt fidgeted under her touch, glancing up at her with innocent eyes. “Mommy, am I done yet?”She forced a small smile. “Almost, sweetheart.”Just as she finished buttoning the last one, a sudden knock echoed from the door.Knock.Lilian’s body tensed instantly.Her head snapped toward the door, heart pounding. Who could it be?Matt perked up at the sound. “I’ll go open it!” he chirped and started to move towar
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Lily smiled excitedly as she stepped into the living room, her heart pounding with anticipation. The golden afternoon light filtered through the large windows, casting a warm glow across the neatly arranged furniture. She could barely contain the energy bubbling inside her as she smoothed down her dress and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear.Her mother, seated on the couch with a pile of freshly folded laundry beside her, glanced up and raised a suspicious eyebrow. She took in Lily’s bright expression, the slight bounce in her step, and the purse slung over her shoulder.“Where are you going?” her mother asked, her tone sharp and laced with suspicion.Lily’s smile didn’t falter. She clasped her hands together and replied sweetly, “I’m going to Gabriel’s house. Brother Moses asked me to come.”At this, her mother’s expression darkened. She placed the shirt she was folding on the couch and straightened up, crossing her arms over her chest. “I hope you understand just how dang
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