C08 Hazel didnt see the point in arguing with Scarlett .
With a calm resolve , she deleted the message , blocked Scarletts number and onened her chat with Ambrose 12:23 PM Running Away from Marriage Leaving Deception Behind Their last conversation was over a week old .
As she scrolled through the thread , a painful pattern emerged .
Message after message filled the screen , and she sent each one .
She had poured her heart into every word , sharing everything from her lofty dreams to the tiniest details of her meals .
Ambroses responses were scarce ; his replies were a rarity .
And when he did bother to respond , the topic was always the same : Scarlett .
Hazel suddenly lost the desire to text him back .
If her words were destined to drift into silence , why waste the effort ? She was tucking her phone back into her pocket when Ambroses name lit up the screen .
He was calling , Where are you ? Why arent you home ? Its late already .
Why havent you come back yet ? His voice carried a mix of urgency and subtle reproach .
Tonight , he had turned down Scarletts invitation , a rare occurrence , and returned home early , intending to spend time with Hazel .
But when he walked through the door , the one who always waited for him was nowhere to be found , She hadnt answered his calls or texts , and his worry had escalated to the point where he almost called the police .
Hazel glanced at the clock , feeling a knot tighten in her chest .
It was 8 PM .
Ambrose had always been one to stay out late , sometimes not returning until the early hours or , worse , disappearing for the night Every time , Hazel had waited in silence , leaving a light on for him .
And if he had been drinking , she would fight off sleep , rising to make him soup , hoping it would sober him up .
But what had Ambrose ever done for her ? Hazel couldnt recall a single thing .
Her patience thinned , and her tone became sharper Cant I have a life of my own ? It was the first time she had ever dared to speak back to him .
There was a pause on the other end of the line before his voice softened .
Hazel , Ive missed you these past few days .
Tomorrows our wedding day .
I was just worried something might happen to you .
Dont be upset .
Wait for me , alright ? Im coming to get you now .
Within minutes , Ambrose pulled up in his car , unexpectedly holding a bouquet of flowers in his hand .
She didnt take the flowers .
Instead , she opened the passenger door , greeted by a faint yet unmistakable scent .
A wave of nausea hit her , and she quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe her hands , choosing to climb into the back seat instead .
Ambrose , absorbed in replying to his messages , remained unaware of her discomfort .
He spoke absently , Whyd you go to the amusement park ? Have you finished with all the wedding preparations ? Pretty much .
Tomorrow , she would finally leave this place behind .
Ambrose chuckled , his tone light .
I remember youve always wanted to ride the Ferris wheel .
When I get a chance , Ill take you and make sure you have a wonderful day .
I didnt mean to interrupt your fun today , but my mom wants to see you .
Its fine .
Well have plenty of time for that later .
12:23 PM Running Away from Marriage , Leaving Deception Bend Hazel had a lifetime of wishes , and there would always be time later to fulfill them .
After she left the country , she would tick off her list of wishes , one by one , none of them involving Ambrose Once Ambrose finished sending his messages , he started the car and casually played one of Scarletts favorite songs .
Hazel turned her gaze toward the streets , the city she had grown up in .
It was a beautiful place .
Neon lights flickered , blending seamlessly with the starlit sky in a dazzling dance of colors .
But the longer she stared , the more the wind stung her eyes , leaving them red and sore .
When they arrived at the old family house , the dining table was already piled with leftovers .
The housekeeper was clearing the dishes while the parents of both families chatted merrily .
Ambrose and Scarlett shared a laugh , their easy camaraderie filling the space .
In the midst of it all , Hazel felt like an outsider .

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Her figure caught Ambroses eye for a fleeting moment .
He saw the lonely silhouette , and his heart skipped a beat .
Suddenly , a forgotten promise resurfaced in Ambroses mind , one he had made years ago , vowing never to let this little girl feel sorrow again .