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

you. They’re no business of yours, Ethan. How could you go behind me, poking around my life?!” Hazel’s words, fueled by a combination of frustration and a fierce protectiveness over her family,

had no idea but Ethan had

Hazel. I’m really sorry, Ethan admitted, his apology hanging in the

of Ethan’s admission settling

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

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

but be curious. 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, but

is

a declaration that resonated with both finality

Ethan inquired, his silent frustration

know, she mumbled inwardly, a silent admission echoing in the recesses of

Hazel disclosed, her words revealing a layer of pain and acceptance, Yet, within

widened in

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

couldn’t he? A massive jerk he is!” Ethan stated angrily, his frustration finding a voice. “He’s married,” she revealed

married, Ethan,her thoughts

“Married?” Ethan questioned quietly

as

have I been alone? Yes. I’ve been alone,” she added, drawing in a

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

never had anyone or anything to really call

even find her mate. He husband rejected and didn’t want

grateful their dad’s not in

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 laced with genuine

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

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

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

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

returned to the country suddenly, years after being 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 out he isn’t. It didn’t matter, but when

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