94 Hazels mother couldnt contain her excitement as she hurried toward her , her heels clicking against the pavement .
Without a second thought , she wrapped Hazel in a tight embrace , the years of separation melting away in that one moment .
Youve grown so much … I almost didnt recognize you .
Her eyes gleamed with pride .
Look at you , taller and more beautiful than ever .
With a tenderness that only a mother could have , she cupped Hazels face as though trying to piece togeth years lost between them .
C Tears welled up in Hazels eyes as she gazed at the woman who had once been a distant memory , now so real and so close .
After all this time , they could finally be in the same space , sharing warmth and closeness , a far cry from the endless nights of longing .
Though the years had left their mark on the soft lines of her mothers face , she radiated a vitality that eclipsed her younger self .
Mom I missed you so much 12:24 PM Ruring Away from Mantage .
Leaving Deception Behind Hazel rested her head on her mothers shoulder , her once composed facade cracking , revealing the vulnerable little girl inside , the one who had waited so long for this embrace .
Gianna embraced her tightly , her voice thick with regret I shouldnt have left you alone , she whispered , her words heavy with guilt .
I thought with Wright … someone would be there to take care of you .
But I never imagined … Her voice trailed off , the weight of unspoken words filling the space between them .
She had never expected that men in this world rarely valued what was entrusted to them .
Hazel pulled away slightly , wiping away a tear , and gently reassured her mother , Mom , I dont blame you .
You taught me not to wait around for love but to find it within myself Even through the hardest years , Hazel had never held her mother accountable .
She understood how difficult it must have been for her to break free from the past .
And Hazel knew all too well that anyone who had the courage to move forward couldnt afford to linger in the past .
If she had been in her mothers shoes , she wouldnt have wanted to return to the same suffocating place either .
Twenty years ago , Gianna had made a difficult decision , just as Hazel herself had done now .
Her mother nodded a quiet sense of approval in her gaze .
After a moments hesitation , she spoke again , her words hesitant but certain .
Hazel , Ambrose couldnt find you , so he called me .
At the sound of his name , Hazel felt a pang in her chest , a sharp ache that refused to subside .
Her mother reached for Hazels hand , her touch warm but gentle .
Mom will always support you , no matter the choice you make Hazel drew a breath , steadying herself , before she finally pulled out her phone , bracing herself for whatever came next .
The screen was flooded with countless messages and missed calls from Ambrose .
She hesitated for a moment , the weight of the past lingering before ; with the same determination she had shown when she had thrown away her high heels , she decisively snapped the SIM card in half and tossed it into the trash .
The past is over , she whispered , a quiet sense of finality settling over her .
Her mother , her smile laced with both joy and tears, patted Hazels shoulder gently .
Well said , darling .
Its all in the past now .

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Lets not dwell on those unhappy things anymore .
Come , lets go home .
With those words , Gianna enveloped her in the warmth and love she had missed for so long .
When she had learned that Hazel was going abroad , shed thrown herself into preparations , ensuring everything was perfect .
The mattress had to be soft and supportive , and the bedding had to be cozy and welcoming against the sk Every inch of the wardrobe had been filled with seasonal clothes , ready to keep Hazel comfortable no matter the weather .
Even as she watched Hazel cooking breakfast in the kitchen , her heart clenched , and a gasp escaped her lips .
How can you do this ? Wheres Aunt Olivia ? Hazel flipped the eggs with ease , her movements confident and graceful .
Mom , dont wor about Aunt Olivia .
Ive got this .
Over the years , Ive learned to handle things on my own .
Youll get to taste my cooking soon enough .
Running Away from Manage Leaving option Bend Ambrose didnt like having anyone else around , so they never hired help .
Aside from working .
Hazel had managed all the cooking and chores herself .
She had always believed it was only natural to do everything for the person she loved Her mothers eyes welled up with emotion at the sight , moved by Hazels quiet strength .