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Chapter 6

Down in the sunroom, Lily sipped her hot chocolate while Leo recounted the entire horrifying event to their father with remarkable bravery.

"She cornered us in the library, Dad... she said we were getting too much attention after our birthday party," Leo explained quietly.

Nathan knelt beside them again, wrapping his arms around both children in a fierce, protective embrace that sealed out the outside world.

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"You showed incredible courage today, Leo, and Lily, you are the strongest little girl I know," Nathan praised, kissing the top of her head.

The small US flag hanging on the wall outside the sunroom fluttered gently in the draft from the HVAC system, symbolizing enduring protection.

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