Chapter 212 Affectionate

• Hazel found herself overcome with a sense of weariness as she contemplated. Ethan’s impending visit the following day. Gratitude filled her for the connection he had with her and her children, yet a growing unease gnawed at her. Liam, seemed to be forming a bond with him. And even Daisy, it was clear she liked him. Hazel could tell from her eyes on Ethan. She was in awe of his persone. But The fear of separation loomed over her like a storm cloud, threatening to disrupt the fragile balance she had maintained.
• She massaged her temples, feeling a headache creeping in. The facade she had meticulously crafted, the illusion that these were not Ethan’s children, weighed heavily on her conscience. Despite Ethan’s understanding, his love for them was palpable. He had accepted they weren’t his but he still loved them anyway. The guilt she felt was a heavy burden, one that she struggled to bear.
• As she gazed upon her children’s peaceful sleeping faces, Hazel questioned the choices she had made. “Am I doing the right thing? Would they be better off with their own dad?” The room was silent except for her somber thoughts, echoing in the darkness of the night.