01. The Disaster

As the twins followed their mother, Sandra Ackerman, to the waiting car, they couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and anticipation. Today was their sixth birthday, and they were going to celebrate in style on a luxurious yacht. Lucas, being the more outgoing of the two, was practically bouncing with energy, while Lorgan was a bit more subdued, but still thrilled at the prospect of playing on the yacht.

The drive to the marina was short, and soon they were boarding the sleek vessel. The party was already in full swing, with other children and their parents mingling and having a great time. Lucas and Lorgan ran off to explore the yacht, laughing and playing together. They climbed up to the bridge, peered out at the sea, and even got to blow the horn, which made them both giggle.

But as the afternoon wore on, disaster struck. The yacht hit rough waters, and before anyone could react, it took on water and began to list severely. Panic set in as people scrambled to find life jackets and get off the boat. In the chaos, Lucas was separated from Lorgan and their mother.

Lorgan's eyes frantically scanned the deck for any sign of his brother and mother, but they were nowhere to be found. He was swept overboard by a wave, and when he surfaced, he saw the yacht going down. He swam towards a nearby lifeboat and clambered aboard.

The rescue efforts were swift, and Lorgan was pulled to safety. But when he asked about Lucas and his mother, he was met with worried faces and hushed conversations. It wasn't until they reached the hospital that Lorgan learned the full extent of the tragedy.

Lucas had been pulled from the water, but he had suffered a severe head injury and was in critical condition. Their mother, Sandra, had also been rescued, but she was in a coma with severe injuries. Lorgan's world crumbled around him as he listened to the doctors' explanations.

As he sat in the hospital waiting room, Lorgan couldn't help but think about the day's events. He replayed the moments leading up to the accident in his head, wondering if there was anything he could have done to prevent it. The guilt and uncertainty gnawed at him, making his stomach twist into knots.

When his father, Charles Ackerman, arrived at the hospital, he was furious. Seeing Lucas lying in the hospital bed, hooked up to machines, only added to his anger. He demanded to know what had happened, and when he learned that Lorgan had been the one who had survived relatively unscathed, his anger turned to accusation.

"Lorgan, what happened out there?" Charles thundered, his voice echoing through the hospital room. "Why didn't you protect your brother? You're supposed to be his twin, his family. How could you let this happen?"

Lorgan felt a wave of guilt wash over him. He knew he hadn't been directly responsible for the yacht sinking, but he couldn't shake the feeling that he should have been able to prevent Lucas's injury.

"I-I don't know, Father," Lorgan stammered, tears welling up in his eyes. "I was separated from Lucas and Mom. I didn't see what happened."

Charles's expression turned cold and unforgiving. "Lorgan, Your brother's life hangs in the balance, and you're the only one who survived without a scratch. The world will be watching, and they'll all be wondering the same thing: what really happened out there?"

As the days turned into weeks, Lorgan watched as Lucas slowly began to recover, but their mother's condition remained uncertain. The doctors would occasionally come out to update the family on her status, but it seemed like she was stuck in a limbo, neither improving nor deteriorating.

Lorgan's father became increasingly distant, barely speaking to him except to question him about the accident. Lorgan's guilt and anxiety grew, and he began to wonder if he would ever be able to escape the shadow of blame that had been cast upon him.

The incident would forever change the dynamics of the Ackerman family. Lucas's recovery would be long and arduous, and their mother's fate hung precariously in the balance. Lorgan's relationship with his father would never be the same, and the bond between the twins would be tested like never before.

As Lorgan sat by Lucas's bedside, watching his brother's slow progress

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...-Charles Ackerman...

...the current head of the Ackerman family who is 29 years old, Known as the ruthless, cold and distant father human has ever known....

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