Chapter 20 - Julian Prepares His Family For An International Counter-Strike
Before departing for Europe, Julian walked quietly upstairs to check on Lily in her sunlit nursery room.
The little girl was awake, playing happily with her building blocks while a trusted federal medical team stood guard outside.
She looked up, her bright hazel eyes lighting up with innocent joy as she saw her father standing in the doorway.
“Daddy? Are you going away again?” Lily asked softly, holding up a red wooden block.
Julian walked over, kneeling beside her small chair and kissing the top of her head with fierce, protective love.
“Daddy is going on a short trip to make sure nobody ever scares you again, sweetheart,” Julian promised gently.
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“Will you bring me back a new puzzle?” she smiled innocently, wrapping her tiny arms around his neck.
“The biggest puzzle in the world, Lily,” Julian whispered, fighting back the fierce emotional wave rising in his chest.
