Chapter 81: Lost Everything

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"I hope you know that every time I tell you to get home safe, stay warm, have a good day, or sleep well, what I am really saying is that I love you. I love you so damn much that it is starting to steal other words' meanings." – Open 365, Tumblr

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Xavier's Point of View:

"Daddy..." Andrew's whispered voice reached my ears as he tightly hugged me. Scarlet rushed over as soon as she spotted Drew, but she couldn't hug him first. I understood her worry, so I ended the hug quickly, allowing Drew to continue hugging Scarlet. As they pulled back, I glanced around and noticed that Max was gone. It was just the three of us in the room.

"Drew, they didn't hurt you, right?" I couldn't help but ask, even though he seemed fine.