Chapter 18 - Ethan And Sophie Find Solace In Each Other
Inside the secure Manhattan penthouse overlooking the glittering city skyline, peace finally settled over the room. Ethan sat on the living room sofa, helping Sophie piece together a new jigsaw puzzle on the coffee table.
The shattered music box sat on the mantelpiece, its broken gears replaced and repaired by a local craftsman earlier that afternoon. It didn't play the exact same tune anymore, but it remained a symbol of survival and resilience.
Sophie rested her head against Ethan’s shoulder, yawning sleepily as the long day caught up with her. “I love you, Daddy,” she murmured softly, her eyelids growing heavy.
“I love you more than anything in this world, Sophie, and I will always protect you,” Ethan whispered, kissing her hair. He carried her down the hall to the guest bedroom, tucking her safely beneath the warm comforter.
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He closed the door halfway, leaving the warm hallway light shining into the room just the way she liked it. Returning to the living room, he poured himself a glass of whiskey as his phone began to vibrate violently on the table.
It was Agent Miller calling with the final update on Dr. Adrian Vale’s attempted escape.
