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.

how to express them. Hazel’s reluctance to meet

sorry. If my intruding and questioning made you uncomfortable,” he said, the admission laced with sincerity thinking he

It’s not that,” Hazel

Ethan’s questions and his admission of prying into her life had initially taken

father of her kids stood right there in front of her. Yet, admitting it felt like unraveling

that had caught her off guard; it was the stark realization of how her life truly was that had struck her with an unexpected

Liam’s Father! She couldn’t find the courage to say those words

heavy weight of guilt settled in her chest. It was evident that Ethan harbored sincere affection for

l*ps trembled under the weight of her anxiety and the unspoken words as

Slowly, he made his way toward the door, the quiet shuffle of his footsteps filling the mom Hazel followed silently, trailing in his

face just inches away from hers. Lost in her thoughts, she hadn’t realized when he had. moved, and now, he stood directly in front of her, his gaze fixed down on her with an

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

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 words. carrying a sincerity that resonated

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

escaped her eye, a silent testament to the internal struggle waging

furrowing and his eyes. searching hers, genuine concern etched across his

melancholic from the trip down memory lane. We’ve come a long way,” Hazel assured. Summoning a smile, she tried to mask the

his

been through a lot. You did good, Hazel. You’ve been so strong,” he

way to her head, a comforting gesture as he lightly stroked

Hazel’s eyes,

to spill over, blinked rapidly as

trembled lightly, the words carrying the weight of gratitude and a vulnerability she couldn’t fully

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