Chapter 40 Special Gift

• Hazel's state was nothing short of wretched. She remained tethered to Wanda's bedside, watching over the still-unconscious woman, yet her mind refused to settle. It wandered, restless and aimless, like a kite cut loose.
• Two days had passed since Zachary slammed the door and left without looking back. He hadn't returned since. Matilda had reassured Hazel, claiming he had gone on another business trip.
• But Hazel wasn't so easily fooled. She knew he hadn't gone on a business trip. It was merely a convenient excuse to keep Matilda from worrying—and, perhaps, to give her a shred of dignity amidst the storm.