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    The Evans family had maintained a careful distance from Jarrett during his recovery at the resort, understanding that his fragile health required undisturbed rest. But Cole’s Psychephrenia episode had escted beyond mere concern—it now threatened his life. This gravity hadpelled Ruben to contact Jarrett and exin the dire circumstances.

    Psychephrenia had woven itself into Cole like a dark thread. For Jarrett, even hearing the word “Psychephrenia” spoken aloud sent waves of terror through his weakened frame. The memories of his wife’s episode remained vivid—how it had nearly shattered their familypletely. That horrific night had embedded itself so deeply in his consciousness that any mention of Psychephrenia triggered an involuntary tremor of fear.

    Cole had inherited this gic burden from Sophie, and this knowledge had transformed into a constant weight pressing against Jarrett’s mind. He had spent countless sleepless nights dreading the possibility that his son might eventually sumb to the same illness that had imed his wife’s stability. And after years of worry, the moment he had feared most had still materialized. Ruben’s phone call had delivered such a devastating blow that Jarrett had copsed from the shock. His alreadypromised health had deteriorated further, leaving him even more vulnerable than before.

    Despite Jarrett’s physical limitations, his paternal instincts had overridden every rational concern. He had immediately arranged to fly back to Ublento, abandoning all thoughts of his own well-being, and apanied Ruben to this isted sanctuary to stand beside his son. Sophie’s mysterious disappearance had carved a permanent void in his heart. The thought of losing Cole as well felt like a death sentence he couldn’t possibly survive.

    The moment his feet touched the ground, Jarrett crossed the distance to Cole and seized his hand with desperate intensity.

    Words failed Jarrett. He fought against the tears threatening to spill over as his paternal love radiated through every fiber of his being while he studied his son’s exhausted features.

    Moisture gathered in Cole’s eyes as well. Though his father’s relentless search for his mother had kept them physically apart for extended periods, he had never questioned the depth of his father’s devotion.

    “Dad,” Cole managed to whisper, his voice breaking.

    Jarrett’s tears finally broke free, streaming down his weathered cheeks. “Cole, regardless of what lies ahead, you must give me your word that you’ll remain strong and continue fighting. I cannot endure the thought of losing you. I’m still holding onto hope that our family will reunite one day.”

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    Cole responded with a resolute nod. Even if Psychephrenia threatened to strip away his rational thought and drive him toward actions beyond his control, he would cling to whatever sanity remained and refuse to surrender to despair. He still carried obligations that demanded his survival.

    Cole resolved to locate his mother, Sophie, and orchestrate their family’s reunion. He also yearned to remarry Elliana, to love her with the intensity she deserved, to protect her, and to create the family he had always envisioned together. Her love for him burned so fiercely that abandoning her to face the world alone would be an act of unforgivable cruelty.

    While father and son shared this intimate exchange, Elliana maintained her respectful distance, observing their reunion with quiet understanding.

    Although she had once been Cole’s wife, her rtionship with Jarrett remained distant. Beyond their brief interactions during the initial days of her marriage, their paths had rarely crossed. Seeing him now, she was struck by how dramatically his condition had declined. He appeared so fragile that a strong breeze might easily knock him from his feet.

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