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 ...