Once in a Lifetime

again," Samantha said with a worried expression as she gently tapped

can't figure out why it's affecting me," Edward replied, looking worried and puzzled as he reached fo

u see?" Samantha asked, her curiosity piqued as she sat besi

e sense of guilt within me," Edward shared, causing Samantha's face to cloud with thoughts. Despite her growing

his late hour? I think you need to rest more for a quick recovery. How are you

which worried me," Samantha explained, her face reflecting her concerns. "It's just a dream, Edward. Don't worry about it. It's prob

u feel any discomfort?" a worried expression cros

. Come, I will carry you to your bedroom." Edward stood up and carried her to her bedroom, tucking her i

s hurting, and I don't want to worry my mother again," Sama

up a chair beside her bed, settling in for the night. As he sat quietly, Edward's mind drifted back to the mysterious dream

is mother caught his attention. Curious about the early-hour message, he read it and felt a surge of anger

empire, Edward's resolve hardened. It had been eight years of

was a wonderful feeling. Not finding Edward in bed, she searched for him and found him on a call, en

ore rest. Let's have breakfast together," Edward suggested, lea

a inquired, "Who were you talking to? It

gs are being arranged as well. Don't worry, Sam, everything is under control," Edward reassured

plans? Is something wrong that you're not telling me?" Samantha's voice trembled with sadness and reluctance, avo

ficed everything, and I won't allow anyone to hinder my path," Edward declared firmly, his eyes ablaze with

rmined air, she reached for her phone and swiftly dialed a number. The call connected in mere moments, and in a voice laced with restrained fury, she issued a command