97 falling silently .
As Gianna descended the stairs , she found Hazel standing by the door , her tears falli Without a moments hesitation , she rushed to her daughter , pulling her into a warm embrace .
Hazel , darling , dont cry .
Tell mom what happened .
Though the person outside had already gone , the ache in Hazels heart lingered , as sharp and bitter as ever .
With her face buried in Giannas arms , Hazel finally let out the words shed held inside for so long .
Why does he love Scarlett so much ? What makes her so special ? Their first meeting felt like fate , but what about us ? What about all the years we spent together ? He holds Scarlett in his heart , telling me that those hard years are what keep him going .
But the only thing he wants to remember is her .
Gianna felt a sharp pain in her chest , hearing her daughters raw anguish .
She gently ran her hand over Hazels back , but the words of comfort she longed to offer just wouldnt come .
In the face of such overwhelming emotions , words felt like empty echoes , powerless to mend the brokenness .
Having weathered similar storms , Gianna understood all too well .
Pain and tears were part of growing up , part of finding ones way through the chaos of life .
She couldnt take her daughters pain away , but she could hold her , offering silent protection in her own quiet way .
Hazel cried for what seemed like forever , as though trying to rid herself of every tear , every painful memory .
But , as the night wore on and the tears began to slow , Hazel felt a shift .
Clarity seeped in , and she began to see Running Away from Marriage , Lexing Deception Behind Not for him , but for the ten years they had shared .
After finding some semblance of calm , Hazel stood , resolved , and dialed Ambroses number from a public phone .
After leaving Hazel , Ambrose felt an empty space in his chest, as though a part of him had been torn away .
The sweet , innocent girl from his past seemed to be slipping further and further from his reach , a memory fading with every passing moment .
When he saw the unfamiliar number flashing on his phone , he assumed it was another call trying to persuade him to return to the country He almost dismissed it , but something inexplicable nudged him to answer .
The moment Hazels voice reached his ears , Ambrose knew hed made the right choice .
But then , the very next moment , her words hit him like a plunge into icy water .
Her voice , cold and final , shattered every expectation he had built up in his mind .
I dont love you anymore , she said , each word like a stone thrown into his heart .
Ill always appreciate the kindness you showed me when life was at its darkest .
For that , I forgive the pain youve caused me As for the USB drive … lets just call it even .
I called to tell you something .
Running away from the marriage wasnt revenge .
It was my decision .
Im choosing to let you go , to let go of everything we were .
From now on , we owe each other nothing .
I hope we can both live our lives in peace and never cross paths again .
The call ended , but Ambrose couldnt find his voice .
He was left standing in stunned silence , words failing him .
Hazel had loved him with a fierceness that left no room for doubt .
But once the truth of his betrayal had been uncovered , she had acted swiftly, taking revenge with unwavering resolve .
Now , she was gone , leaving with grace , as though nothing had ever transpired between them .
And here he was , still standing , lost in the aftermath .
What was he supposed to do now ? More than twenty years together , and it felt like it had all unraveled in an instant .

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Ambroses hands shook as he searched his pocket for a cigarette .
His fingers fumbled , the lighter trembling in his grip as he tried and failed to light it .
Once .
Twice .
Nothing .
In a flash of frustration , he almost hurled the lighter away .
But then , something stopped him , something he hadnt expected .
The lighter , worn and familiar , had once been a gift from Hazel .
Their names were etched into it .
At that time , hed laughed at Hazel and called her childish for giving him such a thing .
€ But now , as the memory of her laughter faded into the distance , he wondered , where had that sweet , naive girl gone ?