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20 “Over twenty years of love, can you truly just forget it like that?” A breeze brushed past, sweeping the weight of sadness from Hazel’s heart. Without looking back, she spoke, her voice cold. “I can forget” “When you were with Scarlett, didn’t you forget about me completely? The pain you can handle, I can … Read More “Running Away from Marriage Leaving Deception Behind Chapter 20” »
49 Ambrose’s voice trembled with barely contained fury. All day, he had been planning, thinking of every little detail to make Hazel smile again. He had ordered 9,999 roses, had the sweetest strawberry cake delivered, her favorite, and even slipped a sparkling diamond ring inside the cake, hidden like a secret promise. But when he … Read More “Running Away from Marriage Leaving Deception Behind Chapter 19” »
418 Ambrose’s find fingers tightened around the lighter, the dents and scratches mocking him. He tugged at his hair in frustration, the weight of reality sinking in. 12:25 PM Running Away from Manage Leis He had never imagined a day when Hazel would truly walk away from him. For all these years, Hazel had been … Read More “Running Away from Marriage Leaving Deception Behind Chapter 18” »
97 falling silently. As Gianna descended the stairs, she found Hazel standing by the door, her tears falli Without a moment’s hesitation, she rushed to her daughter, pulling her into a warm embrace. “Hazel, darling, don’t cry. Tell mom what happened.” Though the person outside had already gone, the ache in Hazel’s heart lingered, as … Read More “Running Away from Marriage Leaving Deception Behind Chapter 17” »
16 “Ambrose, there’s no need for this act,” Hazel said, her voice steady, but the bitterness was unmistakable. “I know you married me out of duty, not love. So, I’m leaving. Let you and Scarlett be together.” To Ambrose, those words hit like a spoiled child throwing a tantrum. He sighed, his tone softer, almost … Read More “Running Away from Marriage Leaving Deception Behind Chapter 16” »
075 “How much suffering have you endured all these years?” Hazel had always been the sensible one, the kind of daughter who never burdened anyone with her troubles. No matter the storm raging in her heart, she always wore a smile and brought good news Her mother knew just how deeply Hazel loved Ambrose Over … Read More “Running Away from Marriage Leaving Deception Behind Chapter 15” »
94 Hazel’s mother couldn’t contain her excitement as she hurried toward her, her heels clicking against the pavement. Without a second thought, she wrapped Hazel in a tight embrace, the years of separation melting away in that one moment. “You’ve grown so much… I almost didn’t recognize you.” Her eyes gleamed with pride. “Look at … Read More “Running Away from Marriage Leaving Deception Behind Chapter 14” »
73 He felt as though Hazel was still right there beside him, her gentle, crescent–shaped eyes watching him with a tenderness that seemed to echo in the stillness. But then, the harsh ring of his phone shattered the moment like glass His eyes darkened as he saw the caller ID Scarlett He hesitated for only … Read More “Running Away from Marriage Leaving Deception Behind Chapter 13” »
42 He sat alone on the balcony, the cigarette flickering between his fingers, casting weak light in the dim night. A layer of ash had gathered on the ground, but the girl who used to smile, steal his cigarette, and offer him candy had never returned. To this day, Ambrose still couldn’t accept the reality … Read More “Running Away from Marriage Leaving Deception Behind Chapter 12” »
11 Ambrose finally managed to calm Scarlett’s frayed nerves at the wedding venue. But as the commotion subsided, a far more unsettling thought crept into his mind. Hazel’s eyes, those cold, hollow eyes that had stared at him without a flicker of warmth, were etched into his memory. The haunting image refused to let go. … Read More “Running Away from Marriage Leaving Deception Behind Chapter 11” »