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Gabriel’s
brow
twitched as he looked at
the photo in
in the authed imag Sebastian, gazing at Hazel with a soft expression, perfectly embodied the essence of tender affection.
He furrowed his brow and suddenly felt a sense of tension.
Gabriel took out the new medication prescribed by the doctor from his drawer, and the bitter taste immediately brought him back to his senses.
Joshua, seeing that his father hadn’t replied, felt a little confused and distressed. He wondered if Gabriel hadn’t seen the photo.
Leila really liked Sebastian, who looked so bright when he smiled. She couldn’t help but smile back at him when their eyes met.
“Sebastian, pretty.”
The word “pretty” from Leila carried no sarcasm. She genuinely thought Sebastian was very handsome.
She tugged at her two little pigtails and then pointed at Sebastian’s casually tied hair behind his head.
With a grin, she said to him, “Leila has two.”
Sebastian gazed gently at Leila and said, “Well, you are pretty too.”
Leila, receiving the compliment, smiled so brightly and then focused seriously on her meal Seeing Jaxon peeling shrimp for Leila, Joshua followed suit, trying to peel shrimp as well His movements were a bit clumsy, but he was so pleased to see Leila’s happy smile that it gave him a deep sense of fulfillment as her elder brother.
Although, in the end, only a little bit of shrimp meat was left, this was already a big improvement for Joshua, who had always avoided doing anything.
“You guys eat it yourself. Leila can’t finish so much.”
Hazel said as she peeled two shrimp for Jazon and Joshua, rewarding them while also encouraging them to eat first.
Even though they were only six, the two brothers were eager to give everything to their sister. This was a scene she couldn’t have imagined the day she reunited with them in Nyack Jaxon and Joshua would also serve Hazel with the food.
While Leila, sitting in her children’s chair, said occasionally, “Mommy, please enjoy your meal Hazel’s eyes were full of motherly love.
Sebastian briefly lost his train of thought, only to be snapped back by Leila calling out to him. The vegetables that Leila loved to eat happened to be on Sebastian’s side. She tugged at his sleeve and said, “Sebastian, I want it.”
Sebastian was momentarily stunned but served her some vegetables.
Leila said politely, “Thank you.” Then she lowered her head and continued eating earnestly, her cheeks puffing out with each bite, which was incredibly cute.
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Sebastian inexplicably thought of the summer after graduating from the third year of middle
school.
It was when he first saw Hazel.
That day, after playing basketball with his friends, he walked into the living room and immediately saw the quiet girl sitting on the sofa, her delicate features and slim figure making him wonder if she even ate regularly.
Over the next three years…
The thing he did most was check if she had meals regularly.
Later, when he saw Hazel become healthier, no longer looking malnourished, he felt happier than anyone else.
Sebastian raised an eyebrow and said, “Leila looks just like you when she eats.” Hazel’s hand paused for a moment.
Pretending to be calm, she continued serving Jaxon and Joshua, placing the slightly cooler egg in front of Leila.
Leila had finished the food on her plate.
She skillfully picked up her spoon and began eating the egg she loved the most. Today’s encounter was truly a coincidence.
Sebastian had originally come here to meet a friend, but his friend had something urgent and couldn’t make it. He planned to dine alone, and while walking through the corridor to admire the design, he heard Hazel’s voice.
And so, here they were, having this unexpected meal together.
He wasn’t particularly hungry, but seeing how deliciously Leila was eating, he couldn’t help but eat a bit more.
When Joshua handed over his card happily to pay, he found out that Sebastian had already settled the bill.
He lowered his head, feeling a little disappointed. Then he looked up and said, “Mom, I’ll treat you all to a meal next time.”
Hazel had never intended to let the children treat her, but seeing Joshua’s expression, she smiled and nodded, saying, “Alright.”
After the meal, Sebastian offered to drive them back.
However, Hazel declined.
“The driver is waiting outside.”
With three children around her, Sebastian couldn’t bring himself to say the words he had been holding in for so long, nor could
find his long–held questions
“Can I meet you next time?”
an answer.
Sebastian asked gently, his eyes full of reluctance.“I have so
full of reluctance.“I have so much to say to you.
Hazel glanced at him.“Wait here for a moment.”
She placed Leila into the child seat in the car, and then turned to Jaxon and Joshua, saying, “Jaxon, Joshua, you wait in the car for a
a while. Mommy will talk to Sebastian for a bit.
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Sebastian inexplicably thought of the summer after graduating from the third year of middle school.
It was when he first saw Hazel.
That day, after playing basketball with his friends, he walked into the living room and immediately saw the quiet girl sitting on the sofa, her delicate features and slim figure making him wonder if she even ate regularly.
Over the next three years…
The thing he did most was check if she had meals regularly.
Later, when he saw Hazel become healthier, no longer looking malnourished, he felt happier than anyone else.
Sebastian raised an eyebrow and said, “Leila looks just like you when she eats.” Hazel’s hand paused for a moment.
Pretending to be calm, she continued serving Jaxon and Joshua, placing the slightly cooler front of Leila.
egg in
Leila had finished the food on her plate.
She skillfully picked up her spoon and began eating the egg she loved the most.
Today’s encounter was truly a coincidence.
Sebastian had originally come here to meet a friend, but his friend had something urgent and couldn’t make it. He planned to dine alone, and while walking through the corridor to admire the design, he heard Hazel’s voice.
And so, here they were, having this unexpected meal together.
He wasn’t particularly hungry, but seeing how deliciously Leila was eating, he couldn’t help but eat a bit more.
When Joshua handed over his card happily to pay, he found out that Sebastian had already settled the bill.
He lowered his head, feeling a little disappointed. Then he looked up and said, “Mom, I’ll treat you all to a meal next time.”
Hazel had never intended to let the children treat her, but seeing Joshua’s expression, she smiled and nodded, saying, “Alright.”
After the meal, Sebastian offered to drive them back.
However, Hazel declined.
“The driver is waiting outside.”
With three children around her, Sebastian couldn’t bring himself to say the words he had been holding in for
long–held questions
questions find
SO
long,
“Can I meet you next time?”
nor
could
his
an
answer.
Sebastian asked gently, his eyes full of reluctance.“I have so
full of reluctance.“I have so much to say to you.”
Hazel glanced at him.“Wait here for a moment.”
She placed Leila into the child seat in the car, and then turned to Jaxon and Joshua, saying, “Jaxon, Joshua, you wait in the car for a while. Mommy will talk to Sebastian for a bit.
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Hazel walked up to Sebastian, standing just over three feet away from him. Her gaze was calm as she said, Go ahead.”
The man’s eyes softened as he gazed at her, his eyes tracing her delicate features, his every movement exuding deep care, making her subconsciously relax,
Sebastian asked, “Have you been well these years?”
Hazel nodded.“Pretty well.”
His tenderness was like a breeze, comforting and reassuring, but Hazel didn’t want to long for the warmth given by someone anymore.
She looked at him indifferently and asked, “Is there anything else you want to ask? If not, I’ll be heading back.”
Countless words gathered in Sebastian’s heart, yet he suddenly didn’t know where to begin.
It was nearing bedtime for the children, and Hazel didn’t want to waste too much time there, so she decided to cut to the chase.
“Sebastian, we haven’t seen each other for more than ten years. Many things can’t just be summed up in a simple ‘good‘ or ‘bad‘.
“You see, I already have three children. They are my greatest happiness at the moment, and I hope that you’ll be happy.”
Before leaving, Hazel gave him a polite smile.
“The Stevens family helped me in the past. If there’s anything I can assist with, please contact my assistant.”
She handed him a business card, putting clear distance between herself, the Stevens family, and him.
Sebastian didn’t take the card, murmuring, “Why didn’t you give me your own card?”
In fact, Hazel didn’t have a personal card.
After all, most of her work matters were handled by her assistant Melvyn, and her surgery schedules with other colleagues were arranged according to the lab’s timing and processes.
When these words came from Sebastian, there was an unspoken sense of grievance.
Hazel didn’t explain. She placed the card aside and replied lightly, “Whether you need it, that’s up to you.”
Since she chose to step away from the Stevens family’s troubles, she would never step back into them.
In the night, Hazel turned to leave.
In her simple yet elegant dress, the hem swayed gently with her calm steps, moving forward with a determined and peaceful stride.
Hazel didn’t hesitate, not once looking back.
Just before she got into the car, Sebastian suddenly caught up to her.
His voice, strained and suppressed, sounded somewhat hoarse. Considering the children inside the car, he lowered his voice and asked, “Is it because of my mother?
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“Haze, what exactly did my mother say to you back then?
“Why did you suddenly change?”
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