Chapter 117

Selah

I stood up, ready to leave Hazel's villa. The entire conversation had been exhausting—another reminder of the web of lies my family had woven around themselves. As I turned toward the door, Hazel's demeanor suddenly changed. She lunged forward, grabbing my hand with unexpected desperation.

"Wait!" Her voice cracked. She hesitated for a moment, her eyes darting around as if searching for the