Chapter 29

• Before she could finish her sentence or comprehend the sudden commotion, he seized her by the neck, forcefully pushing her against the car. His eyes betrayed a mixture of anger and fear, the latter carefully concealed behind a stern expression.
• "Do you think you can run away from me? Do you think you can leave me?" His words hissed through gritted teeth, the intensity of his emotions noticeable.
• Caught off guard, Hazel hadn't anticipated such a reaction. She quickly realized she had broken his rule, and now she was facing the consequences of her actions.