“Hazel, my dear, that is the only reason I never wanted you to step back into this place. Look at yourself.” Granny touched her cheek with misty eyes and then caressing her hair she sighed sadly taking Hazel into her embrace.

Her heart bleeds knowing that in any way she is not able to save Hazel from any worse, hence, the marriage with Bennett was the best decision for securing Hazel’s upcoming life.

“I…” Michael opened his mouth to say something but his mother interrupted him harshly.

“Why are you standing here, huh? Aren’t you the one allowing them both to hurt Hazel always…”

Michael looked at his mother in...