Chapter 72

“Hazel,” Ethan called, his voice cutting through the air, halting her mid–step. The corridor seemed to narrow as his concerned eyes locked onto hers.

“What allergy does Liam have?” he asked, his brows furrowing in a mix of worry and curiosity.

soy

“Soy,” she replied lightly, almost too casually. A sudden regret engulfed her as she realized the implications of her choice of words. Why did she mention soy? Ethan had battled. allergy in his own childhood, and now, the revelation hung in the air like an unspoken connection.

She froze, biting her l*p anxiously. Act oblivious, Hazel, she instructed herself, but the unspoken truth lingered in the atmosphere, a subtle tension between them.

Attempting to regain composure, Hazel cleared her throat and questioned, “Why?” Her eyes met Ethan’s, searching for any sign of recognition or realization.

Ethan’s gaze intensified as he stared at her, his eyes penetrating. “I had soy allergies as a child too,” he revealed, the gravity of his words sinking in. The air grew thicker with tension “Oh, no way. Really?” Hazel asked, attempting to sound casual. She avoided his piercing gaze, focusing on the task of unlocking the door, her hands fumbling nervously in the

process.

“Hazel,” he called, his voice drawing her back. Closing the distance between them with a step forward, he entered her personal space.

Hazel caught a whiff of his perfume, a fragrant and masculine scent that enveloped her. His expression seemed troubled, a silent turmoil evident in his eyes as if internal questions were swirling within

became faster and labored, the weight of the unspoken truth hanging heavily between them. The proximity intensified the swirling emotions, leaving them both caught in

her voice

of the most common allergies after all,

thought that Soy allergy didn’t necessarily imply a shared genetic connection. She breathed a

common.

both stepped into the ward, Daisy had fallen asleep. Sighing, Hazel looked at the two of them; she would have to wake them up later for dinner. Ethan stood over Liam, then sighed, his eyes filled with love and worry. He stroked Liam’s hair

It isn’t the first time, she said with

stood, staring at their sleeping faces. He gave a

probably dreaming about treats.”

by a hushed

kids sighed; she’d have to wake them up later to have their

Liam’s bedside, he exhaled audibly, his eyes a blend of affection and concern. His gentle fingers ran through Liam’s hair, a tender

at the two sleeping children. A faint smile played on his l*ps as Daisy stirred, murmured in her sleep and chewed. A soft chuckle escaped him, and

be dreaming about treats. Knowing Daisy, it was

you were at the company today,‘ Ethan remarked casually, settling onto the edge of Daisy’s bed, the

responded in a hushed whisper, acutely aware of the need for discretion. Their conversation, however, appeared to disturb Daisy’s slumber, prompting a subtle stirring as she shifted in her

Hazel? Coping with Daisy and everything else?” His eyes held a mixture of empathy and

taking a seat next to him

have you been holding up?” He asked

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