Alpha’s Regret Pregnant Rejected Luna

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.

his eyes as if internal questions were swirling within him. The

unspoken truth hanging heavily between them. The proximity intensified

Don’t worry,” she reassured him, her voice carrying a

is quite common. Most kids grow out of it. It’s one of the most common allergies after all, she continued, adding

gradually relaxing. Hazel could sense his. thoughts at that moment from his demeanor, the unburdening thought that Soy allergy didn’t necessarily imply a shared genetic connection. She breathed a sigh of relief, Ethan seemed convinced; similar allergy

common.

Sighing, Hazel looked at the two of them; she would have to wake them up later for dinner.

isn’t the first time, she said with a chuckle, trying

at their sleeping faces. He gave a small

said, “She’s probably dreaming

by a

at her two sleeping kids sighed; she’d have to wake them up later to

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

through. It’s not the first time,” Hazel remarked. He straightened up gazing at the two sleeping children. A faint smile played on his l*ps

be dreaming about treats. Knowing Daisy, it was

at the company today,‘ Ethan remarked casually, settling onto

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

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

a seat next to him on Daisy’s

been holding up?” He