No Going Back

Hazel suddenly blurted out those words, catching both Declan and me completely off guard.

Before either of us could say a word, Hazel started wailing loudly, grabbing my hand and then clutching Declan's arm, crying, "I don't want you to get divorced. I don't want to be an orphan. I don't want people to laugh at me."

I frowned as I watched Hazel crying her heart out. When I looked up, I happened to