Chapter 133 Surrender

• Francisco remained silent, his features set in a mask of unreadable stoicism. Hazel felt the weight of his silence bearing down on her, each passing moment amplifying the gravity of her mistake.
• As Francisco tightened his jaw, Hazel sensed his unease, a flicker of understanding passing between them. She knew she had to act quickly before her father's suspicions grew any further.
• With determination burning in her chest, Hazel rose from her seat, her movements deliberate as she approached Francisco.