From Secret Wife to Queen of Her World by Anonymous

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The moment Hazel saw the message, she called Johnson back.

When she heard that Leila had gone to The Campbell Group looking for her brothers, she quickly wrapped up her work at the lab and rushed home to be with her daughter. By the time Hazel arrived, Leila had just returned from the amusement park, holding a small balloon in her hand. Seeing Hazel, she ran over excitedly and threw her arms around her.

“Mommy, Mommy!”

Hazel scooped her up and carried her inside while Johnson trailed behind them, his hands full of bags. In them were new toys he’d bought for Leila.

Tired from all the fun, Leila curled up in Hazel’s arms, her voice soft and a little downcast. “I miss my brothers.”

Hazel kissed her cheek and said gently, “How about we call them?”

But when she tried calling Jaxon and Joshua, neither of their watches connected. With no other option, Hazel dialed Gabriel instead.

A deep, slightly weary voice came from the other end.“Hazel?”

Hazel was not one to act impulsively. She kept her tone calm.“Why can’t I reach Jaxon and Joshua on their watches?”

She had gotten them smartwatches specifically so she could stay in touch with them.

Gabriel glanced at the time and explained, “My grandfather is very invested in their education. He arranged for them to have

to have extra lessons, so they’ve been in class all day.”

Leaning back against the seat of his car, he added, “I’m almost back at the Campbell estate. Ill‘ check on their watches when I

get there.”

Hazel had him on speaker, so Leila heard everything.

Though she didn’t understand all of it, she caught enough to know her brothers weren’t ignoring her on purpose. Instantly, the sadness in her eyes disappeared.

Hearing some rustling on the other end, Gabriel asked, “Is Leila with you?”

Hazel looked at her daughter, who was lying on the coffee table, staring at the phone. She let her answer for herself.

Hearing her name, Leila mumbled, “Yeah.”

Thinking about what he had seen on the security footage earlier, Gabriel spoke softly.“Next time, just come find me directly.”

Leila pouted.“No way.”

Her refusal was immediate. Having to go through an appointment just to see Gabriel was way too troublesome.

only there

Gabriel fell silent.

rubbed her tummy and whined, “Mommy, I’m hungry.” a Hazel coaxed her, “Alright, go eat

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ran to Johnson,

was carrying dishes, quickly crouched down to catch her, effortlessly lifting her with one

was around, he

faded. She got up and stepped onto the

breathing and,

at the night sky, Hazel suddenly asked,

was caught off

in

it didn’t compare to the ZN Lab in Canada,

Gabriel knew that.

Gabriel,” she

it’s like I suddenly can’t reach them anymore.” “First it was Gianna. Now it’s your grandfather.

you for so long. I just took them home for

their

attend class?

Gabriel

was done

You never

on giving me custody,

Gabriel remained silent.

compared to the deep–rooted Campbell family and Gabriel’s business empire,

wasn’t capable enough. Not because she wasn’t strong

Campbell Group, under Gabriel’s leadership, was thriving. She couldn’t surpass that in just a few years.

had thought deeply about the

now, they were with Gabriel.

influence, if he could truly be a devoted father and if the boys were happy with him, then Hazel wasn’t completely against the idea of not fighting for sole custody. As long as the kids were happy and well cared for, she would have peace of mind as their mother. “Let’s ask them what they want,”

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with clear agreements on when the kids would stay

Gabriel wouldn’t respond well

the kids needed parental presence. Cooperation was the best

go this time? His voice carried an unmistakable sense of dominance.