Chapter 67

Authors POV

The door to the living room opened, interrupting Alex’s words. Axel fell silent, keeping his focus sharp as he waited. The entrance revealed an unexpected visitor: Hazel’s father.

“Oh my goodness, Mr. Marco…” Axel exclaimed, pulling his hands from his pockets and walking toward Mr. Marco with a beaming expression of happiness.

They exchanged a warm hug, and Axel stepped back to ask, “Such a long time without a visit, what brings you here?”

Mr. Marco flashed him a soft smile. “I saw the news.”

Axel sighed, fully aware of what Mr. Marco meant by that.

“Is it real?” Mr. Marco pressed, and Axel nodded, guiding him into the living room.

“It’s real,” Axel replied succinctly.

“Good day, Mr. Marco,” Alex greeted, extending his hand, which Mr. Marco shook firmly.

They held the handshake for a moment before releasing.

“What can I offer you?” Axel asked, his tone friendly.

“You seem to be forgetting we’re fami