"Everyone, you're dismissed. Remember, I'm still here, so don't give up hope. I will stand with you all and never retreat, no matter how tough the situation gets.”

The meeting concluded, and Adrian quickly exited the meeting room, followed by Helen and the other women. He asked, "Susan, where are Sam and Nova? I'd like to see them."

"They're their room. It shouldn’t be too difficult to find," Susan replied.

Adrian nodded and made his way to the main hall.

Samantha was tidying up the bed, while Gloria played with Nova. Having finally found a sense of security, Samantha's worries temporarily eased, and she and Gloria decided to share the room and the bed. Their bond had grown stronger through their shared experiences.

"Hey, you." Gloria looked up and greeted Adrian when he entered.

Samantha, who had been tidying the bed, quickly turned with a smile on her face. Adrian smiled back and bent down to pick Nova up.

"Papa!" Nova reached out to grab Adrian.

Adrian turned to Samantha an