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Chapter 243
The dome was quiet again except for the low hum of DragonTV and the faint rhythm of recycled air. The screen glowed bright with the burning sky of The Promise, painting the curved walls with shades of crimson and gold.Jackson had already abandoned Subway Surfer. His DragonTech smartphone now showed the endless sprint of Temple Run, his thumb darting fast as his avatar leapt over pits and ducked under fire traps. The boy’s jaw was set with focus, though every so often his eyes flicked upward toward the suspended lovers on the screen.Ryan caught it instantly and smirked. “New strategy, huh? Pretend the movie doesn’t exist by running from demon monkeys?”Jackson scowled without looking up. “It’s not demons. It’s temple guardians. And I’m on a record streak. So leave me alone.”Lena leaned closer, her expression gentle. “But you still keep glancing up. You don’t want to miss it, do you?”The boy’s thumb faltered, his character smacking into a wall of spikes. Game Over. He muttered under
Chapter 242
The dome was hushed except for the flicker of DragonTV and the soft hum of recycled air. The Bollywood heir danced across the screen, his every move wrapped in rhythm and color. Sarah sat back, arms crossed but her eyes intent, while Emily leaned forward as if she might fall into the screen.Jackson had given up protesting outright, but his DragonTech smartphone still lit his lap, fingers swiping rapidly as his Subway Surfer avatar darted between digital trains.Ryan chuckled, leaning toward Lena. “See? He’s pretending not to care, but he’s listening to every line.”“I am not,” Jackson muttered without looking up. “I’m on a record run right now. Can’t lose.”Matilda laughed softly. “And yet you still asked if Kevin would like it. That means you’re watching.”Jackson’s cheeks reddened faintly. He kept tapping, voice defensive. “I just wanted to know. Doesn’t mean I like it.”Jack glanced at his son, his expression unreadable but his voice calm. “Sometimes we resist new things because t
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Matilda shifted in her chair, voice bright. “You know… I think it’s time we broaden our horizons. Hollywood is fun, sure, but why not something different? Something… Bollywood?”Lena’s eyes lit up, and she clapped her hands softly. “Yes! The colors, the music, the drama. It’s completely different from what we’ve been watching.”Emily tilted her head, smiling. “I haven’t watched a proper Bollywood film in years. It would be interesting to see how they tell stories there.”Sarah leaned back, thoughtful. “Alright, I’m in. But I warn you, this is going to be very… musical.”Ryan snorted, though a grin tugged at his lips. “Musical? Oh boy. I guess we’ll be dancing in our seats then.”Jackson frowned, a little pout forming. “I don’t want Bollywood. I want Hollywood… pranks… movies with clever kids…” His small hands twisted the blanket around his knees.Jack rested a hand on his son’s shoulder, his gaze steady. “Jackson… it’s new. You might like it if you give it a chance.”Jackson shook his
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The credits of Home Alone scrolled lazily up the dome wall, bright against the dim glow of the dining space. But no one rose to move, no one spoke for a long moment. The room carried that quiet heaviness left after laughter—the kind where joy had filled every corner, only to leave echoes behind. Jackson leaned comfortably against his father’s side, blinking sleepily but fighting to keep his eyes open. Ryan sat sprawled, arms behind his head, grinning like he’d just come from a comedy club.Sarah reached over and touched the remote, breaking the silence. “So… do we stop here, or should we let the night carry us further?”Jackson instantly shot upright. “Another movie! Please, Mom! Please!” His small hands pressed together in mock prayer.Emily chuckled softly. “He won’t let us sleep until we do.”Ryan leaned forward dramatically. “Then we have to. Because what kind of cruel monsters deny a child his joy?”Jack’s gaze shifted to his son, steady and unreadable for a moment, before he gav
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The last of the rice clung stubbornly to plates, turkey reduced to bones and scraps, when Ryan leaned back and stretched with a groan. “Alright, I say we end this feast the right way. Movie night. Who’s in?”Jackson’s hand shot up before anyone else could speak. “Me! Me! Let’s watch something funny. Something with pranks.”Emily arched a brow, already knowing where this was going. “You mean the one you’ve been asking about since last week.”“Home Alone!” Jackson shouted, bouncing in his seat. “The kid is a genius! He takes down grown-ups all by himself.”Ryan smirked. “Sounds like someone you admire, huh?”Jackson puffed his chest. “If I had paint cans and marbles, I could protect this dome too.”Jack’s lips curved faintly as he stacked his utensils neatly. “Discipline first. Then pranks.”“Dad!” Jackson groaned. “We’re done eating. Please?”Sarah caught Jack’s eye, a soft plea in her expression. “Let him have this. It’s been a long week.”Jack held her gaze for a beat, then gave a sm
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The hum lingered faintly in the dome, quiet but steady, like a second heartbeat none of them could fully ignore. Yet the warmth of the table—the rice, the turkey, the shared presence—drew their focus back to each other. Forks tapped softly against plates, the smell of food clung to the air, and voices rose and fell like ripples across still water.Ryan leaned back in his chair, patting his stomach with a satisfied groan. “This is almost as good as the meals we had on the DragonJet.”Lena’s brow lifted, amused. “Almost?”Ryan grinned, stabbing another bite of turkey. “Well… nothing beats watching movies while floating weightless, trying not to spill food everywhere. Admit it—those four months before Mars were unforgettable.”Jackson perked up instantly, eyes wide. “Yeah! Dad, do you remember when we watched Ice Age? The part where the squirrel kept chasing the acorn? You laughed, Dad—I saw it!”Jack’s expression barely shifted, though his eyes softened faintly. “I didn’t laugh.”Jackso
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