Alpha’s Regret Pregnant Rejected Luna

Chapter 75

Your kids are lovely, Hazel. You did a really great job all on your own,‘ Ethan expressed sincerely. His words, laden with admiration.

Hazel couldn’t raise her head; she couldn’t look him in the eyes right now. A lump formed painfully in her throat, making it hard to breathe as she held back tears.

Tears threatened, held back by a determined resolve, and breathing became an arduous task under the weight of unshed emotions.

Ethan’s words although intended as a genuine compliment, had hit Hazel in a different way. His honest praises, though well–intentioned, stirred an undercurrent of guilt within her.

Afterwards, they just sat in silence.

Each minute seemed to stretch

“I should get going,” Ethan stated, a sense of hesitancy underlying his words as he contemplated the delicate balance of the moment.

“And Hazel, you can take the day off tomorrow, he offered.

“Liam would need you.” He stated.

Thank you,” she replied quietly, her voice carrying a blend of gratitude and weariness.

Still, Hazel avoided meeting his eyes, her head turned away.

he wasn’t sure how to express them. Hazel’s reluctance to meet his

and questioning made you uncomfortable,” he said, the admission laced with sincerity thinking he had made her uncomfortable

not

bring herself to meet his eyes for an entirely different set of reasons. Ethan’s questions and his admission of prying into her life had initially taken her off guard, unraveling layers

admitting it felt like unraveling a tightly wound

stark

say those words to him. Instead, she had taken the cowardly approach, spinning

reflecting genuine empathy for her situation. His reaction and response left Hazel feeling a heavy weight of guilt settled in her chest. It was evident that

truth Her l*ps trembled under the weight of her anxiety and the unspoken words as a surge of emotions threatened to overwhelm her. Instead, she bit her

the peacefully sleeping kids, Ethan prepared to leave the ward. Slowly, he made his way toward the door, the quiet shuffle of his footsteps

halted him in his tracks. Turning back, he retraced his steps towards her. As he approached, she blinked, suddenly meeting his face just inches away from hers. Lost in her thoughts, she hadn’t realized when he had.

eyes locked with his, captivated by the magnetic pull of his presence. Couldn’t I have been enough? If you hadn’t let me go, we could have been together now–all of us. Instead,

me if you need anything. If the kids are in trouble or you need help. I’ll always be there for you and the kids. You’re not alone, Hazel,” Ethan assured her, his

He’s here because of the kids, Hazel. Because of the connection he feels to the kids, not because of you.The harsh internal voice echoed relentlessly, casting shadows of uncertainty on the reassurances she desperately longed to believe. The ominous thought that the moment he discovers the truth about their parentage, he might take

weight of her resolve shatter. A solitary tear escaped her eye, a silent testament to the internal struggle waging within her. Alarmed, Ethan gently

you okay?” he asked, his brows furrowing and his eyes. searching hers, genuine concern etched across his

fine. I just felt a little melancholic from the trip down memory lane. We’ve come a long way,” Hazel assured. Summoning a smile, she tried to mask the vulnerability that lingered

his

through a lot. You did good, Hazel. You’ve been

head, a comforting

Hazel’s eyes,

spill over, blinked rapidly as

her voice trembled lightly, the words carrying the weight of gratitude and a vulnerability