This accident sent shockwaves through the entire business world.
Sophia's whereabouts were unknown, and people were already assuming she was dead.
In the days that followed, countless visitors came to see Lucas. Each one wore a sorrowful expression, offering condolences as if urging him not to drown in grief and to stay strong for the future.
At first, the children were kept in the dark.
But gossip spread like wildfire, and soon they all found out.
The entire home fell into chaos.
Faye sobbed uncontrollably, her small chest heaving with every cry.
"I want Mommy! I want Mommy back! Why did something happen to her?! Daddy, you didn't protect her!"
Charles' eyes were red, and the other children, though silent, were clearly holding back tears.
Aside from Faye, each of them sat on the sofa, overly calm—like little adults forced to grow up overnight.
Lucas closed his eyes for a moment, then sat beside Faye and pulled her into his arms.
