The Triumphant Escape

Chapter Seventy Four: Reunion.

Paige stepped forward, her kind eyes reflecting a sense of understanding. "Alejandro, you don't have to feel threatened by Zandos presence. I am sorry I did not inform you that we brought him along with Emilia. I know You're conscious of him because of how he was looking at Queency. But we need him for what lays ahead. Please trust that he means no harm," she said softly, hoping to convey a message of reassurance.

Alejandro's stern expression softened as he began to sense the sincerity in Paige's words. He could not tell her his other reason for been wearily of Zandos. "Fine." He mumbled. "But rest assured, I'll be watching closely," Alejandro said, turning to address Zandos directly.

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~AMAZON FAMILY HOUSE ~

Carmichael came home with a relieved sigh and sank into the chair, feeling the weight of the day's stress melting away as Allen Carmichael began massaging his shoulders. "Ah, that feels good," Carmichael exclaimed with a contented smile, savoring the relief coursing throu