CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY NINE – NOT ALL IS LOST

In the quiet hours before dawn, as Nolan slept fitfully, Logan turned to Deonna, his face etched with worry and exhaustion. "Deonna," he said softly, "I'm scared of losing him. But I'm also scared of losing everything we've built together. The company, our family... you." Deonna's heart ached at the vulnerability in Logan's voice. She reached out, cupping his face gently in her hands. "Logan, listen to me. We're not going to lose everything. No matter what happens with your father, no matter what challenges we face with the company, we have each other. We have Kayla. That's what truly matters." Logan leaned into her touch, closing his eyes for a moment. When he opened them again, they were filled with a mix of gratitude and something deeper, something that made Deonna's breath catch in her throat. "You're right," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I've been so caught up in trying to handle everything on my own, I forgot what's most important. Thank you for being here, for r