Chapter 6
Little Lily ran forward, wrapping her small arms tightly around Luca's waist as he knelt down to embrace her. "You're standing, Daddy... you're really standing!"
"I am right here, sweetheart, and I'm never going away," Luca whispered, burying his face in her blonde hair while tears of profound gratitude spilled down his cheeks. "You saved our family, Lily."
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Clara stood nearby, wiping her eyes with her apron while offering a soft, tremulous smile. "Let me prepare some warm tea in the study, Mr. Vance. You need to rest after exerting yourself like that."
Luca nodded, standing up slowly with Lily holding his hand. The grand hallway felt brighter, warmer, and truly like a home once again.
