Chapter Thirty Nine
Author: Pen thinker
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Uncle Bernard still slumped on the couch, his head heavy in his hands, the weight of his despair almost unbearable.

His wife and daughter lingered in the background, their subdued expressions hiding their private relief.

Suddenly, a firm knock at the door broke the silence, startling everyone.

At that uncle Bernard lifted his head, his brow furrowed in confusion.

“Who could it be at this hour?” he muttered knowing all the guests has left.

Jessica glanced at her mother, her unease evident.

“Did the guests forget something?”

Her mother shook her head. “Unlikely. Everyone’s gone.”

The knock came again, steady and deliberate. Unable to ignore it, Uncle Bernard rose to his feet, his legs feeling heavier with each step toward the door.

He opened the door, and his breath hitched.

Standing there, calm and composed as ever, was Damien.

For a moment, uncle Bernard could only stare, his mind struggling to process what he was seeing. “Damien...” he finally whispered, his voice tinge
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