Chapter 68.

Author’s 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 ...