A lost son’s lament
Gavin found himself mourning the loss of a familial bond that he now understood was more complex and profound than he had ever appreciated. He had been a son, not by blood, but by choice and love—a fact he had tragically overlooked. His heart ached with regret, yearning for a connection that he feared was irretrievably broken. The mansion felt hollow, a monument to his lost sonship.
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