made it out alive," Hazel muttered, gazing at her shoes. She needed to ens

when the path ahead was unclear. As the first of five children, she had learned to be independent. Her paren

perfection – a stunning beauty with alabaster skin, a voluptuous figure, and piercing eyes that sparkled li

r. What hadn't Mrs. Cedric done that day? She had spoon-fed Aurora, shared stories about t

n made this decision, but I know that no other woman he brings to me can ever take your place. You'll always be my sunshine and my favorite daughter-in-law. And beca

g to comfort her. "Mom, please stop cry

sure no one else will take care of her better than you. I'll leave her wi

crying. She felt shattered and weak, unable to proc

iver spoke up, "Mrs. Ce

to please her. I only trust you with this because you've been my per

ead and gave her a warm hug, she whispere