As the sun rose over Miami, Amy awoke with a sense of determination. Today, she would finally uncover the mystery of Jack's disappearances. But as she got ready for the day and stepped out into the hotel lobby, little did she know that Jack had already made other plans for the day— plans that didn't involve sneaking off. He had been feeling guilty, and he had already rearranged his schedule to devote the entire day to his daughters and mother.With a warm smile, Jack greeted his family at breakfast, excitement twinkling in his eyes as he shared his surprise for the day. "Today," he announced, "we are going to explore Wynwood Walls together."Amy's curiosity piqued at Jack's unusual enthusiasm, but before she could decide whether or not to voice her questions, Jack whisked the girls away, eager to start the day's adventure.As they arrived at Wynwood Walls, Amy couldn't help but be swept away by the vibrant energy of the place. The Wynwood Walls proved to be a riot of colors and crea
Dottie's sudden arrival made Jack realize what he was just about to say, and he scolded himself thoroughly for almost letting his guard down.This was not the time to forget about the importance of maintaining distance and independence in his relationships. He could not afford to create false expectations in someone's mind, or allow anyone to rely on him too heavily.There were no romantic thoughts clouding his mind, but still, he wanted to be as cautious as possible to not encourage any kind of dynamic where the other person would take his presence for granted, or even assume that he would be around, whenever they needed him. Turning his attention to Amy, he expected to find her in a slightly annoyed mood towards Dottie for her interruption. But to his surprise, Amy had already shifted her focus to Dottie, stepping around him. Right now, she was kneeling beside her and engaging her in conversation, flipping through the book herself;"Did you really like this book, Dottie?"The gi
With a groan, Amy turned over to her bedside table, fishing for her phone and tapping the screen to check the time.12:22 AM.It was just past midnight, and Amy's heart raced as she heard the faint cries from the neighboring room, which had woken her up in the first place. It took a few moments for her to remember that they were at a hotel in Miami, and the room next to her was where the children were. Feeling her panic rising, she sat up and quickly grabbed her hair tie and glasses from the table. As she made her way to the door, she caught a glimpse of herself in the wardrobe mirror in the dim light, dressed in her pajamas. For a moment, she hesitated, her own reflection mirroring her uncertainty. But the sound of the cries pulled her back to reality, her concern overriding any self- consciousness.Without another thought, Amy dashed out of her room and down the hall towards Jack's room. But as soon as she reached Jack's door, her hand hovered with some uncertainty, hesitating
As Jack sat beside Amy in the hospital waiting room, his mind was consumed by a loud uproar of emotions and thoughts.He could not shake off the feeling of discomfort that had been gnawing at him for the past few days. And this discomfort came with a nagging sense that boundaries needed to be established and reinforced, and fast.Whenever he thought about it, Jack was very, very clear in his mind: he was not supposed to make anyone a part of his world. He had built walls around himself, determined to keep his personal and professional lives separate. But whenever it came to the reality of the situation, he couldn't ignore the fact that the line had blurred!And if this issue was not addressed as soon as possible, then things might end up worsening from there. In any case, why did the line tend to get so blurry between his carefully constructed boundaries and the messy reality of human relationships? Jack had hoped to maintain a professional relationship with Amy. He had hired her t
After receiving this confirmation, the nurse wasted no time in delivering the news to Jack, her tone urgent yet reassuring. "The test reports are in, and we have concluded that your daughter has fainted due to the heat and dehydration," she explained swiftly. "I have noted down some medicines for you. Please get them as soon as possible."Relief flooded through Jack as he listened to the nurse's words, a weight lifting from his shoulders. "Of course," he replied gratefully, his voice tinged with gratitude. "When can she be discharged?"The nurse glanced at her notes before responding; "Our team will be checking her vitals every two hours, but judging by the current status, she should be discharged by tomorrow morning. And yes, I am assuming that you are here on vacation?"Jack nodded without saying anything, and the nurse continued,"Then, Mr. Turner, please take care to avoid taking the child outside during the afternoon. You can continue your sightseeing activities in the evening
Dominic's heart pounded in his chest as he struggled to understand the situation unfolding before him before he was even fully awake. The mysterious man's words hung heavy in the air, as he stammered out a reply, his voice trembling with apprehension. "Yes… yes, I am listening. Um, what exactly are you trying to say?"The voice on the other end remained cool and composed, unfazed by Dominic's obvious unease as it delivered its ominous message."I don't know what kind of ruckus you all have caused, which ended in the death of Wendell," the caller remarked, the words cutting through the silence like a knife. "But I also know that the man had a lot of enemies, so it is not really a point of contention for us."Dominic's mind raced with confusion and fear as he struggled to measure the depth of the caller's words. He could feel the weight of responsibility bearing down on him like a cloak, threatening to suffocate him. "Me?" Dominic asked, his voice barely above a whisper. "You want
Now that his family had safely returned to the city, Jack could safely shift his attention completely towards organizing a birthday party fit for his daughter. It was not just about celebrating her special day in a way he had never been able to do before; but he had also been looking for an opportunity for him to reconnect with his old contacts in the business world. As the Head of Scavenger, he had invested in various corporations, most of which had become dormant in these years. But now, he aimed to leverage those connections to the fullest.Most importantly, he had the support and help of his friend Toby, who helped him strategize how best to rekindle those professional relationships. In order to manage everything efficiently, everyone in the household had been assigned their respective roles. Jack had delegated tasks to ensure everything ran smoothly: Helen and Dottie were entrusted with caring for Anna, keeping Jack informed of her well- being, and also making sure that she l
As the celebrations of Dottie's birthday continued, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and joy. It had always been a dream of Jack's to celebrate the birthdays of his daughter like some grand festival. But after marrying Rebecca, he had already left the Scavengers, and chose an anonymous life for the sake of his family.But now, he had finally realized that it had only ended up making everything tough for him– and the girl for whom he had left everything, had left him for the sparkles of money!Now, he had finally come to the realization that if he could do anything for his family, then it was to give his time to his daughters, which was what they deserved and loved. And for these two, he was ready to do anything.But today! Today was not his day to be talked about… it was Dottie's. Dottie, who was the center of attention for today, was cheering and chirping like a little bird who was happy and completely secure in the presence of her father. She was basking in the adoratio