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

behind me, poking around my life?!” Hazel’s words, fueled by a combination of frustration and a fierce protectiveness over her

had no idea but Ethan had

I shouldn’t have Hazel. I’m really sorry, Ethan admitted, his apology

sighed, the weight of Ethan’s admission

their father wouldn’t have taken much research anyway, it wasn’t a guarded. secret.

like it was 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 all, but that was one thing she

I initially thought the man with you was your husband and your kids father, but then I found out he isn’t. It didn’t matter,

is

lives,” she stated, a declaration that resonated with both

Ethan inquired, his silent frustration

don’t know, she mumbled inwardly, a

her words revealing a layer of pain and acceptance, Yet, within the confines of her mind, she

Ethan’s eyes widened in

mumbled softly.his tone sympathetic. The realization settling in. Hazel had indeed been alone. It left a bitter taste on his

he is!” Ethan stated angrily, his frustration finding a voice. “He’s married,”

married, Ethan,her thoughts

“Married?” Ethan questioned quietly

as well,” she declared, her

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

“Before

had anyone or

couldn’t even find her mate. He husband rejected and

be honest, I’m grateful their dad’s not

know,” she finished, the weight of her journey

selfish sometimes. You did a great job, Hazel, all on your own,” Ethan reassured her, his words

idea what he’s missed out on, Hazel. Your kids are lovely,” Ethan stated

the emotional depth of the conversation. Ethan’s praise, her lies became overwhelming threatening

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

like it was 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 all, but that was one thing she wasn’t

thought the man with you was your husband and your kids‘ father, but then I found out he isn’t. It didn’t matter, but when you mentioned being

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