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Chapter 399
Author: Youngblood
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Gary had watched the entire scene from a discreet distance—his father arriving with flowers, his mother's surprise, their quiet walk to the cafeteria. He'd given them space, not wanting to intrude on whatever was happening between them.

But now, as Philip emerged from the hospital alone, his expression peaceful but unreadable, Gary felt the need to understand.

He found Susan still in the cafeteria, staring out the window at the parking lot where Philip's car had been. She didn't turn when he ap
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    We're still investigating. But it had to be an inside job. Someone disabled the CCTV cameras, unlocked the doors, and created a window. This was planned, Chance. It was planned carefully."Chance closed his eyes, images flashing through his mind."Where is he now?" Chance asked."We don't know. State police have roadblocks up, but he had hours of head start. He could be anywhere. We're tracking every lead, but—" Gerald paused. "I'm sorry, Chance. We failed."Chance wanted to be angry. Wanted to scream, to demand answers, to hold someone accountable. But what good would that do? Gerald had been the one person who had been there since the whole O' Connor saga began. The failure wasn't Gerald's—it was the system's. The system Robert had somehow found a way to exploit."Keep me updated," Chance said quietly. "Anything.""Of course. And Chance—" Gerald hesitated. "Watch your back. Robert has nothing left to lose. That makes him dangerous."The line went dead.Chance sat motionless, the pho

  • Chapter 400

    Philip let himself in quietly, the hour late enough that he'd expected Julia to be asleep. But the lights were on, and he found her in her usual spot, standing at the floor-to-ceiling windows, gazing out at the cityscape below. The lights of the skyline reflected in her eyes, making her look both ancient and ageless.She didn't turn when he entered, but he knew she'd heard him."Didn't tell me you'd be staying out this late," Julia said. Her voice was calm, neutral as it was neither accusatory nor welcoming.Philip crossed the room slowly, his heart pounding with a mixture of guilt and something else—something softer, more complicated. He stopped just behind her, close enough to feel the warmth radiating from her body."Julia," he began.She turned then, finally meeting his eyes. In the dim light, her expression was unreadable—but there was something there, beneath the surface, that he couldn't quite name.Philip didn't give himself time to think. He stepped forward and wrapped his ar

  • Chapter 399

    Gary had watched the entire scene from a discreet distance—his father arriving with flowers, his mother's surprise, their quiet walk to the cafeteria. He'd given them space, not wanting to intrude on whatever was happening between them.But now, as Philip emerged from the hospital alone, his expression peaceful but unreadable, Gary felt the need to understand.He found Susan still in the cafeteria, staring out the window at the parking lot where Philip's car had been. She didn't turn when he approached, but she knew it was him."You watched," she said quietly. It wasn't a question.Gary slid into the seat across from her. "I didn't mean to spy. I just—" He paused. "I needed to see."Susan turned to face him, her eyes red-rimmed but calm. "See what?""Whether there was still something there. Between you and Dad." Gary leaned forward, his voice earnest. "Mom, I've been thinking about this ever since you told me about you and Steven. About the choices you made. About Dad."Susan was quie

  • Chapter 398

    Philip arrived at the hospital at eight o'clock, a bouquet of Susan's favorite flowers in one hand and a thermos of the coffee she'd always loved in the other.He found her in Steven's room, as expected. She was adjusting his pillows, her movements gentle, familiar. For a moment, Philip just watched from the doorway, taking in the scene.Susan looked up, and surprise flickered across her face. "Philip. I didn't expect you.""I know." He stepped into the room, setting the flowers on the bedside table and the thermos beside them. "I brought these. For you."Susan stared at the flowers, delicate white roses, her favorite, and something shifted in her expression. "Philip, you didn't have to—""I know I didn't have to." His voice was gentle. "I wanted to."Steven watched the exchange, his eyes moving from Susan to Philip and back again. Then, slowly, he smiled."I think I could use some rest," Steven said quietly. "Susan, why don't you take a break? Get some coffee."Susan looked at Steve

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    That night, Gary sat alone in his apartment, the conversation with his mother playing on repeat in his mind. Courtney had gone to bed hours ago, but he couldn't sleep. He stared at his phone, his thumb hovering over his father's contact information.Gary had always admired Philip. But now, that admiration had deepened into something else. Awe, perhaps. Or the beginning of understanding.He pressed call.The phone rang twice before a familiar voice answered, slightly groggy with sleep. "Gary? It's—" A pause, the rustle of sheets. "It's nearly midnight. Is everything alright?""Everything's fine, Dad. I'm sorry for calling so late." Gary leaned back against his headboard, staring at the ceiling. "I just... I needed to talk to you."Philip's voice immediately softened, shedding its sleepiness. "Of course, son. What's on your mind?"Gary hesitated. How did you ask your father about the most private corners of his marriage? How did you broach a subject that had clearly been an unspoken tru

  • Chapter 396

    The morning light filtered through the hospital curtains, casting soft patterns across Steven's bed. He lay propped against pillows, his eyes open and aware, following Susan's movements as she adjusted his blankets, smoothed his sheets, checked the IV drip with practiced efficiency.For the past three days, since he'd first opened his eyes and whispered her name, Susan had been a constant presence. She arrived early each morning, stayed late each night, slept in the uncomfortable chair beside his bed when the nurses weren't looking. She talked to him, read to him, held his hand during the long hours when he drifted in and out of consciousness.Today, he was more alert than he'd been since waking. His eyes tracked her across the room, and when she returned to his bedside, his hand reached for hers."Susan," he said, his voice still rough from disuse. "You're still here."She smiled, squeezing his fingers. "Where else would I be?"He looked at her for a long moment, something shifting i

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