The moment Mr. Frank saw Nash, he practically saw a savior. “Mr. York! I’m so sorry, this is all my fault. Your son got caught up in my mess. The kids kept asking to use the bathroom, and we lost them at a rest area.” His enemies, a rival company, believed he was blocking their business, so they took this desperate step.Nash’s eyes turned cold. “Which rest area?””It was the Grande Rest Area…” Mr. Frank racked his brain and finally remembered.Nash turned to his right-hand man, Quincy, and ordered coldly, “Round up those people and bring them back.” S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Fɪndηovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Not to the police, but back home where the methods of punishment would be far more severe. He wanted to make an example of them, to show everyone that messing with his family came at a steep cost. Meanwhile, Orion and Lily were hiding in the back of a truck transporting hay. The truck was only half-full, leaving just enough room for them to hide. They didn’t dare poke their heads out.Eventually, highway patrol officers spotted the truck and stopped it at a toll station. When Orion saw the police, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.He remembered both his parents’ phone numbers, but he chose to call Nash. He knew his mom was about to give birth to his little sister and didn’t want to upset her.When Nash saw the unfamiliar number on his phone, he hesitated but answered. Orion’s voice came through the line, “Dad.””Orion!” Nash’s voice was suddenly tense, his breath catching.Orion was relieved that he and Lily were safe. “Dad, the police rescued us. Can you come pick me up?”Orion was remarkably calm. After all, he had experienced the chaos of war before. This was far less frightening, and neither he nor Lily had been harmed. He knew they would be saved eventually.Nash drove as fast as he could to reach Orion. When he saw the bits of hay in Orion’s hair, his heart ached.”No more birthday parties,” Nash said, his voice thick with emotion. “From now on, we’ll just have small celebrations at home. No more inviting classmates.”Nash and Nina had wanted a big party so Orion could be happy, surrounded by friends. But with more people came more risks. After what happened, Nash couldn’t help but feel fearful. If anything had really happened, how could he ever face Nina?Orion took Nash’s hand and, with surprising maturity, said, “Dad, I know you and Mom just want the best for me, and I’m sorry you’ve been so worried. But I’m not a little kid anymore. There are some things I need to go through on my own. I’ll grow stronger and learn to protect myself.”And to protect Lily too.Orion had been the one comforting Lily the entire time. He had promised to keep her safe.Nash noticed the way Orion glanced at Lily, but he dismissed it as childish innocence.After verifying everything with the police, Nash took the two children back to Birkham.
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