She understood how difficult it must have been for her to break free from the past.
And Hazel knew all too well that anyone who had the courage to move forward couldn’t afford to linger in the past.
If she had been in her mother’s shoes, she wouldn’t have wanted to return to the same suffocating place either.
Twenty years ago, Gianna had made a difficult decision, just as Hazel herself had done now.”
Her mother nodded a quiet sense of approval in her gaze.§
After a moment’s hesitation, she spoke again, her words hesitant but certain.}
“Hazel, Ambrose couldn’t find you, so he called me.”
At the sound of his name, Hazel felt a pang in her chest, a sharp ache that refused to subside.}
Her mother reached for Hazel’s hand, her touch warm but gentle.”
“Mom will always support you, no matter the choice you make.“}}
Hazel drew a breath, steadying herself, before she finally pulled out her phone, bracing herself for whatever came next.
The screen was flooded with countless messages and missed calls from Ambrose.”
She hesitated for a moment, the weight of the past lingering before; with the same determination she had shown when she had thrown away her high heels, she decisively snapped the SIM card in half and tossed it into the trash.
“The past is over, she whispered, a quiet sense of finality settling over her.”
Her mother, her smile laced with both joy and tears, patted Hazel’s shoulder gently.
“Well said, darling. It’s all in the past now. Let’s not dwell on those unhappy things anymore. Come, let’s go home,“%
With those words, Gianna enveloped her in the warmth and love she had missed for so long.
When she had learned that Hazel was going abroad, she’d thrown herself into preparations, ensuring everything was perfect.
The mattress had to be soft and supportive, and the bedding had to be cozy and welcoming against the skin.
Every inch of the wardrobe had been filled with seasonal clothes, ready to keep Hazel comfortable no matter the weather.
Even as she watched Hazel cooking breakfast in the kitchen, her heart clenched, and a gasp escaped her lips.
How can you do this? Where’s Aunt Olivia?”
Harel flipped the eggs with ease, her movements confident and graceful
“Mom, don’t worry about Aunt Olivia I’ve got this. Over the years, I’ve learned to handle things on my own. You’ll get to taste my cooking soon enough t
Ambrose didn’t like having anyone else around, so they never hired help
Aside from working, Hazel had managed all the cooking and chores herself
She had always believed it was only natural to do everything for the person she loved & Her mother’s eyes welled up with emotion at the sight, moved by Hazel’s quiet strength
2:18 PM
Chapter 15X
