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Chapter 56
Author: Anakin Detour
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The Winston Mansion – Nightfall

The sleek black Range Rover glided to a halt before the grand gates of the Winston mansion. The metal doors hissed open as if they recognized who had come. Jaden stepped out first, tall and sharp-eyed, the fading sunlight catching the lines of his jaw like a blade. Hannah followed closely behind, still shaken but walking straighter now—like she felt safe beside him.

The double doors of the mansion slammed open.

“Hannah!”

Donald Winston in his tailored vest—stormed down the steps of his estate. His eyes were wild, breath short, like a man who hadn’t slept since she vanished.

He reached her, arms wrapping around her shoulders, gripping her like he never wanted to let go. “My God, you’re okay… I thought I’d lost you.”

“I’m fine, Dad,” Hannah breathed, clinging back. “Jaden saved me.”

Donald slowly turned—and froze.

“…Jaden?”

The man in black stood still, hands in his pockets, expression unreadable.

“It’s been a long time, Mr. Winston,” Jaden said calmly.

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