Chapter 136

Same Night

Hazel's knock on her parents' door was gentle, a soft rap of her knuckles against the wood. She waited patiently, her heart beating with a mix of excitement and nervousness.

The door creaked open, and Mrs. Wynn's warm smile greeted her, like a sunbeam on a cloudy day.

"My darling!" Mrs. Wynn exclaimed, her eyes shining with love and adoration. She stepped aside, revealing the luxurious suite that Noah had thoughtfully provided for them. Hazel's father, Mr. Wynn, looked up from his favorite armchair, his eyes twinkling with curiosity.

"Is that our little Hazel?" he asked, his deep voice filled with warmth. Hazel's heart swelled with love and gratitude as she stepped into the room, feeling like a princess returning to her kingdom.

"Hey, Mom! Hey, Dad!" Hazel said, her voice filled with excitement. She wrapped her arms around her mother's waist, inhaling the familiar scent of her perfume. Mrs. Wynn hugged her back, her embrace warm and comf