Just a Friend

Declan looked a bit speechless. This wasn't something you could fix with just patience—it took way more than that.

"Don't worry about work in Oakhaven, just focus on your job," Declan said, still trying to comfort me. "I'll take care of Hazel. If it really gets too much, I'll get her a professional tutor. She said she'll put in the effort and study hard."

"Okay, I trust you," I replied, my voice c