Reclaiming the Spotlight

I stepped out of the car, feeling the cool breeze against my skin. I wore a tight, black crop top paired with loose, flowing beige pants. My long hair tumbled over my shoulders in cascading waves.

Hazel’s eyes went wide the second she saw me. "Mom, what're you wearing? It's cute!" she blurted out, impressed despite herself.

Declan’s deep-set, critical eyes flickered with surprise as his gaze s