Chapter 74

“Who’s the father of your kid’s, Hazel?” Ethan asked softl

Hazel was visibly take aback.

His question lingered in the air.

Hazel felt a surge of emotions, a mixture of surprise, anxiety, and a flicker of something deeper that she struggled to name.

The father of my kids,” Hazel echoed slowly, the weight of the unanticipated question settling in the air. The idea of Ethan finding his way back into their lives hadn’t crossed her mind. She certainly hadn’t imagined having to address this question from him one day. “Hazel?” He called snapping her out of her trail of thoughts. She met the searching look in his eyes, he was waiting intently for an answer.

The father of my kids, he’s staring at me right now. You’re the father, Ethan. But the words. remained locked within her. She couldn’t bring herself to say it.

“Why are you so curious about him, Ethan?” she finally responded in a low tone, her voice carrying a touch of defensiveness.

Taking a deep sigh, he continued, “It sounded like you were alone, you and your kids. Like they were all you have. Also, I’ve never heard the kids mention a dad.”

A heavy silence enveloped them, as if the room held its breath, witnessing the unearthing of long–buried questions.

“The man at the airport, he isn’t their father, I know that,” Ethan stated firmly, his unwavering.

gaze

“What man?” Hazel asked, her expression partly confused, a tinge of surprise coloring her features.

“That day I met you at the airport,” he responded, prompting Hazel to revisit a particular memory. “The man you were with. Nathan.” He jogged her memory with a touch of hesitancy.

You investigated me?!” Hazel’s voice raised a notch, a mix of shock and indignation coloring

her words

“Hazel.” Ethan muttered, his tone tinged with guilt. The admission hung in the air, acknowledging that he had indeed delved into her life.

The man Hazel met upon her return to the country wasn’t her husband, nor did he to be the father of her kids. So who was?

appear

frustration and a fierce protectiveness over her family, reverberated through the charged atmosphere. That was why she had felt watched the first few days upon retuning to the city. She could

idea but Ethan had

sorry. I needed to be sure. I shouldn’t have Hazel.

the weight of Ethan’s admission

have taken much research anyway, it wasn’t a guarded. secret. However, Ethan’s

a secret, but you have no right to look into me and my kids, she retorted. her words drawing a clear line. She was grateful to him and

hidden. I couldn’t help but be curious. I initially thought the man with you was your husband and your kids father, but

is he? where is their

part of our lives,” she stated, a declaration that resonated with

Ethan inquired, his silent

still don’t know, she mumbled inwardly, a silent admission echoing in the recesses of

didn’t want them. Hazel disclosed, her words revealing a layer of pain and acceptance, Yet, within the confines of her mind, she

eyes widened

sympathetic. The realization settling in. Hazel had indeed been alone.

is!” Ethan stated angrily, his frustration finding a voice. “He’s married,” she revealed further, the admission hanging in

married, Ethan,her thoughts

“Married?” Ethan questioned quietly

I’m their mom and their dad as well,”

I’ve been alone,” she added, drawing

Ethan, she clarified; “I don’t need sympathy. They’re the greatest things I’ve ever had,” she asserted, a smile gracing her l*ps even as her eyes betrayed the depth of emotion, tears

“Before

anyone or anything

husband rejected and

honest, I’m grateful their dad’s not in the picture.

she finished, the weight of her journey carried in those two simple

great job, Hazel, all on your own,” Ethan

no idea what he’s missed out on, Hazel. Your kids are

threatened to betray the emotional depth of the conversation.

anyway; it wasn’t a guarded secret. However, Ethan’s intrusion into her life unsettled

drawing a clear line. She was grateful to him and all, but that was one thing

hidden. I couldn’t help but be curious. I initially thought the man with you was your husband and your kids‘ father, but then I found

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