Chapter 14 Call Someone Else Dad? 

Hazel said, “I never wanted them to call someone else Dad. You and I have divorced, but their father, and that won’t change.” 

you are 

your current 

Gabriel asked tentatively, “You can have custody of the kids unless you divorce you spouse. Can you do it? 

Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating Hazel’s skin. Her eyes sparkled as she asked earnestly, “Do you mean what you say?” 

She rose from the sofa with excitement, stepped closer, and met his gaze directly, pressing, “If I divorce, will you grant me custody of both kids?” 

Gabriel leaned back, clarifying, “Just speculating.” 

Hazel responded with conviction, “No need to speculate! I can consider it!” This was the first time since their reunion that she observed him carefully, not wanting to miss. any tiny emotion on his face. 

She wanted to verify the sincerity of his words. Hazel wondered, “Is he playing with me, 

Or is he genuinely ready to let go?” 

blissful future with her kids. 

At that moment, she could already envision 

Jaxon had grown close to her. 

As for Joshua… he was by no means beyond reach. 

She would give them the finest education, a delightful childhood, and boundless opportunities. 

Without a doubt, it would be life superior to what Gabriel had offered. 

Hazel’s eyes sparkled with joy, as if a thousand stars had come to life, drawing Gabriel’s attention irrevocably. 

His gaze was a mix of emotions. He still had doubts about her and her current husband. 

“I was just speaking casually. You don’t need to dwell on it. I never agreed to give you custody,” he clarified. 

The moment Gabriel saw Hazel’s smile fade, an inexplicable sense of satisfaction filled him. 

“They’re my boys, and I’d provide them with the best the world has to offer. They’d be happier by my side than anywhere else,” he asserted. 

Recalling Jaxon’s tears, Hazel retorted, “But you just caused Jaxon pain for Gianna’s sake.” 

Confused, Gabriel replied, “You don’t need to invoke Gianna every time we discuss our issues. 

“Whether it was Gianna or someone else, Jaxon was wrong to push people, even his elders. He was in the wrong. Youth doesn’t excuse poor behavior. 

“They are my sons. If they make mistakes, I’ll correct them myself.” 

Hazel took a step back, her calf bumping into the corner of the coffee table, causing her to lose. 

balance. 

Gabriel instinctively reached out, but she avoided his hand and steadied herself t Hazel confessed, “Gianna wanted to harm Leila, and Jaxon intervened to protect Leila. That was 

Why he pushed Gianna.” 

Gabriel was taken aback by the revelation. “I never thought Gianna would harm a child over at year old.” 

Each word stung like a knife, and Hazel frowned at Gabriel. 

After five years of marriage, he didn’t trust her but placed his faith in Gianna. After a moment of contemplation, Hazel said earnestly, “Let’s settle this in court.” Their discussions always ended in deadlock. 

She was determined to fight for the kids‘ custody, no matter what. 

Jaxon and Joshua were the fruits of her ten–month pregnancy, from morning sickness to the pain of childbirth. 

he had let her anger influence them before, but now she was confident in her ability to guide them well and was unwilling to abandon them. 

Even if she didn’t prevail, she didn’t want her kids to feel abandoned by her. 

Her love for them surpassed all else. 

Gabriel suddenly stood up. Feeling 

bit displeased, he said, “Suit yourself.” 

He entered the bedroom and lifted Jaxon and Joshua, one in each arm. As he was about to leave, he felt a tug on his right leg. 

Gabriel lowered his gaze and met Hazel’s reddish eyes. 

The little girl clung to his leg, her tears falling onto his pants. 

“Don’t bully Jaxon.” 

Leila reached out one hand to grab 

one hand to grab Jaxon’s hand and said, “Jaxon is a good boy.” 

An overwhelming and inexplicable feeling surged through Gabriel upon witnessing Leila’s tears, 

Leila was Hazel’s biological daughter. 

It was beyond doubt. 

Setting the two kids down, he crouched to her level and tenderly brushed away her tears with his fingertips. “Stop crying. I promise I won’t bully Jaxon.” 

From her candy bag, Leila took out a candy she had intended to share during their last video call. 

‘Here’s a candy. Be nice to Jaxon.” 

Though Gabriel had never had a sweet tooth, he found himself opening his mouth to the pineapple candy. It melted on his tongue, sweetening his heart and leaving him slightly dazed. Leila saw him having candy, and a smile appeared in her eyes. 

She tugged Jaxon closer to Gabriel, her gaze filled with anticipation. 

She wanted Gabriel to soothe Jaxon. 

Gabriel somehow grasped her meaning and sighed, “I’m sorry, Jaxon,” he said. “I shouldn’t have spoken to you like that. I’ve never seen you act out of line before, but there was a reason. I apologize.” 

Hixon was 

bit surprised, but he quickly recovered. “It’s alright,” he said. 

Gabriel gently stroked Jaxon’s hair. “I promise to talk to you more kindly from now on. Can you? forgive me, Jaxon?” 

Jaxon nodded, his eyes brightening up right away. Now he wished he could give all his toys to Leila. 

She had managed to smooth things over and even got Gabriel to enjoy some sweets! 

Leila was the best sister ever! 

Gabriel lifted Leila up. The little one looked chubby, but she was surprisingly light and soft in his arms, with a subtle fragrance that made him reluctant to let go. 

As he handed her to Hazel, who had just walked in, Gabriel said, “You’ve raised a wonderful daughter.” 

Hazel replied with a hint of pride, “I don’t need a reminder. I know my daughter is great.”