Chapter

Hazel smiled fondly at Theo as he played with his toys, the pure innocence and joy on the little boy's face warming her heart. The sun streamed in through the windows, casting a golden glow over the cozy playroom, creating a serene scene that epitomized the simple pleasures of her role as his nanny.

One afternoon, as Hazel sat on the floor, engrossed in a children's book with Theo, her phone buzzed with a message. The unfamiliar number and urgent text caught her attention - it was from an estranged cousin, Aiden,frenzied with worry over a family emergency. They were the only ones who could step in.

Hazel was torn and overwhelmed, scrambling to navigate her responsibilities to Theo and the unexpected plea for help from Aiden. Just when she thought she had figured out a delicate balance, a harrowing turn of events shook her to the core, shattering the fragile equilibrium she had tried to maintain, leaving her reeling and vulnerable.

The weight of her decision bore down on Hazel, the