Chapter 185

• “But that’s all I have. My life means nothing without Hazel. And if marrying Aurora brings happiness to my daughter, there’s no reason for me to think otherwise. I’ve made plenty of mistakes in my life. My relationship with Mir is shattered because I let my selfishness lead to betrayal. I can’t let that happen with Hazel. I can’t ruin this. She’s the only person who truly matters, the only one who has kept me sane all this time.”
• “What if Aurora never returns? And worse, what if she wants Hazel to be with her?”
• He stands up, buttoning his suit jacket. “Aurora can do whatever she wants. But if she tries to take Hazel away from me, she won’t get her without a fight.”