leaving everyone suspended. The sudden confession from his wife left

narrowing as they locked ont

of disbelief and anger. His eyes bore into Hazel. Why, Hazel

re." Her voice, soft and broken, carried the weight of guilt.

they had to do was pay what they owe. Is not like am

ed bewildered glances, caught in the

d with conflicting emotions—betra

ng between Hazel and his loyal trio. Torn between the loyalt

iful yet ruthless face, Hazel felt a pang of regret

wiftly towards Hazel, grabbing her shoulders aggr

Hazel!" he bellowed. His eyes, cold and p

like that," she apologized, her voice almo

rip tightened, fingers alm

face, as regret washed over her, not knowing her husband would ta

voice echoed, the force of his words was matched by the slap that he landed on her cheek. She crumpl

ep. "You've caused me even more. I should b

desperation to make him calm. "I'll do anything to m

Carl retorted

bbed her hair aggressively, her face aching in pain

to the mansion, the echoes of her s

r deepened as he contin

voice quivering with a mix of fear an

, relishing the new

made. And you'll do it exactly as I say,"

ed like Carl's private sanct

ir, shoving her into the room. And b

oom for argument. Hazel stood, a fragile figur

ntinued, pacing in front of her. You'll find a way to bring those villagers back. And if you f

of her actions and the fear of

n do to you whatever I please. Carl's voice dropped to a chilling whisper, from now on,

he became intense, the weight of the responsibility heavy on her shoulders. Her intention was only to h

ficult. When Carl was in one of his moods, she's usually afraid to go to sleep,

l the girls in their neighbourhood would mock her. But she still didn't want to leave, cause she w

ry her best t

on, her mind began racing on numerous ways

Still sulking over the losses, he sauntered to the dining area, to seek solace

t empty. Anger, fueled by the recent events, tran

!" he bellowe

ide. "Yes, sir," Sammy responded, bracing hi

ing a bottle at his feet. The shattered glass resonated violently,

g. "I didn't know we exhausted it, I'll go get some right

Carl chuckled with a touch of madness. "Where are you gonna get it, h

. I'll try my best, sir. I could go to th

s impatience flared. Come he

pointed to h

I be talking to?" Carl retorted,

, only to find himself yanked by the co

hroat tightened, chokin

f, i won't be so friendly," Carl warned, throwing him down

~~

the shattering of glass jolted her, the echoes of Carl's frustration reaching her ears. Startled, she sat up. Hurrying through the hallways, she followed t

trembled as she cautio

, and frustration.The room seemed to s

voice was a low growl, his

Hazel cautiously stepped closer,

Carl's retort was sharp, laced with

ispered, her eyes avo

aughter escaping him. "S

her voice soft. I agree it was all my fault, I pr

nt in his eyes. For a moment, it seemed like

stated, his tone final.

er ground. The room hung in silence. In the tension of

tting through the air with finality. "Just leave m

voice trailed after him, conc

for a moment before rushing to block him. She grabbed his arm,

she pleaded, gazing into his beautiful yet troubled face. But

only witnessed this wild intensity in Hazel when she first moved in. "Are you a

come back to me. I miss you! I miss the old you." Worry painted her expre

e that threatened to consume him. He tried to co

be goi

quired, her concern

g it over his shoulder. "Carl,she ran after hi

his hand away with force, causing her t

g out to him half-expecting

em, later..."he cleared his throat, t

, wide eyes couldn't

help out," Samm

replied, bowing her head to the g