Unwelcome Reunion

Celine shifted her gaze away from Hazel, her expression turning complicated as she looked at Donovan. Then, with a sigh of resignation, she said, "To be honest, Mr. Sinclair, Hazel was originally the child we planned to adopt."

"But something happened on the day we were supposed to take her in. Maybe it just wasn't meant to be."

Hazel in Declan's arms pouted, looking aggrieved, and nestled her hea