Chapter 256 After Six Months

• Six months had passed, and Hazel’s body had changed—softened by pregnancy, her belly showing clearly now. But more than her body, her behavior toward Francisco had changed.
• She spent more time with him, cared for him in quiet ways. She no longer pulled away when he reached for her. Sometimes, she even came to him first. It felt like she was finally letting him in.
• Francisco stood in the living room, speaking on the phone. His voice was low and tense—something had happened. Something bad.