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Chapter 72

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last update publish date: 2026-05-26 08:17:55

“Careful, little man. You’re going to fall.”

Adrian laughed softly as Elyan stumbled unsteadily across the carpet toward him.

The baby squealed happily, tiny hands reaching upward without hesitation.

Camelia smiled faintly from the couch nearby while organizing medical files across her lap. Sunlight filtered weakly through the snowy windows of the station, casting pale silver light over the room.

For once, things had felt calmer these past few days.

No attacks.

No alarms.

No shouting.

Even Will
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