Sabrina's POV
As the car drove on, I tried to calm my thoughts. I knew that whatever happened, our top priority was Charlie’s happiness and well-being. We would find a way to explain everything gently and lovingly.When the time came, I hoped we could provide the explanation he needed without disrupting the sense of security we had built with him."Does Mommy Hazel still love me?" Charlie’s voice came again, this time quieter.I smiled faintly and stroked his hair."Of course, sweetheart. No mother doesn’t love her child."Charlie nodded and then gave a small smile."Then later… when it’s okay, I want to meet Mommy Hazel."His answer made my heart feel heavy. I could only smile and nod slowly, even though there was a turmoil within me. I knew that one day Charlie would meet Hazel again, and that meeting would bring a lot of emotions.On one hand, I wanted Charlie to know about his family roots and the loSabrina's POV I sat down in one of the empty chairs while Nicholas sat next to me. He held my hand tightly, as if making sure I felt comfortable. His warm touch provided a bit of calm amidst the doubts swirling in my mind. While waiting, I looked around. Some people appeared anxious, while others seemed more at ease. There was a mother holding a small baby, and I focused on her gentle smile as the baby slept. Moments like that reminded me of the simple beauty in life.Nicholas looked at me as if he could read my thoughts. "We’ll see the doctor soon. Everything will be okay," he said gently.I nodded, trying to reassure myself. Although uncertainty still clouded my mind, I knew I wasn't alone. Nicholas was here, and we would face whatever happened together. At that moment, I prayed that the results of this examination would bring good news, not just for me, but for our family."Do you need water or something?" he ask
Sabrina's POV As soon as I stepped out of the hospital, I took a deep breath, feeling much calmer after hearing that my examination results were good. "Are we going home now?" Nicholas asked as he opened the car door for me. I shook my head slightly. "I want to go to the supermarket first. I need to buy some groceries." Nicholas looked at me for a moment before nodding. "Alright, I’ll accompany you." I turned to him with a protesting expression. "You already took a half-day off to take me to the hospital. You should go back to work." "I can go with you for a bit," he insisted. I smiled slightly. "Don’t worry too much about me. I’ll just be shopping for a little while, nothing will happen. Besides, you must have a lot of work to finish." Nicholas paused for a moment before finally sighing. "Okay. But if anything happens, call me right away." I laughed softly and nodded. "I promise." Aft
Sabrina's POV Anxiety began to fill my thoughts. What if Charlie really wanted to know his mother? Was I ready to explain all this? I wanted him to feel free to ask, but I also worried about the emotional impact it might have.I tried to calm myself. Perhaps the best thing would be to speak honestly with Charlie, explaining the situation in a way that was appropriate for his age. He had the right to know more about his origins, but I wanted to ensure he felt safe and loved.As I arranged the items, I tried to focus on that activity, but my mind kept wandering. I knew that someday, I would need to bring this conversation up with Nicholas as well. His support would be invaluable as I faced this challenge.With my thoughts still swirling, I finished up in the kitchen.I took a deep breath and tried to distract myself by organizing the groceries. Once everything was neatly stored, I poured a glass of cold water and s
Sabrina's POV I was frozen. My mouth opened slightly, but no words came out. Charlie finally managed to lower the gift a bit so he could see me clearly. "Mom, this is for you! I picked it myself!" he exclaimed excitedly. I covered my mouth with my hand, feeling my eyes begin to warm. So, they hadn’t forgotten. Nicholas hadn’t forgotten. "Why are you so quiet? Don’t you like this surprise?" Nicholas teased. I let out a small laugh, even though tears were about to spill. "You guys... really..." I couldn’t finish my sentence. Nicholas raised the hand holding the flowers. "Can we come in? Or do you want us to stand here holding these?"I immediately nodded and stepped back, allowing them to enter. Charlie ran into the house, placed his gift on the table, and then returned to me to give me a tight hug. "Mom, happy birthday!" I stroked his hair affectionately. "Thank you, sweetheart.
Sabrina's POV I took a deep breath as I gently closed Charlie's bedroom door. The night air felt calm, with only the faint ticking of the clock in the living room audible from here. After a dinner filled with laughter and sweet surprises, Charlie had immediately shown signs of fatigue. His eyes began to droop, and his smile slowly turned into a long, sleepy sigh.I guided him into his room, helping him change into his favorite dinosaur pajamas. As he stood in front of the mirror, his face reflected a sense of comfort that made me smile. After that, I read him a short story as usual before bed. My soft voice flowed, and his small hand gripped my fingers tightly, as if seeking comfort in the words I spoke.As I continued reading, I could see his eyes slowly closing between the last sentences I read. There was warmth in that moment, as if the world outside our room faded away. When he finally fell asleep, I gently kissed his forehead and carefully tucked him
Sabrina's POV I rested my head on his chest, feeling his calm and steady heartbeat. The hug felt like our own world—safe, warm, and irreplaceable.As I tilted my head up slightly, he leaned down and gently kissed my lips. The kiss was not just a gesture of affection, but a promise. A promise of feelings that wouldn’t change despite the passage of time, of the togetherness we would continue to fight for, day by day. In his arms that night, I knew… I had found home.In this simple moment, all doubts and worries seemed to vanish. There was only us, two souls complementing each other. I felt lucky to have Nicholas by my side, someone who understood and supported me unconditionally. This was a love that grew in simplicity, filled with hope for the future.With every heartbeat we shared, I promised to cherish this love, nurturing it to keep it alive and growing. A long journey might await us, but with him, I felt ready to face anything. Here, I found peace
Sabrina's POV “No! Help!” I screamed while laughing, trying to flee from those two silly boys, but they wouldn’t let me get away. In an instant, we were all piled on the bed, still laughing and hugging like kids.Warmth and happiness flowed between us. Every laugh made me feel closer to them. Nicholas, with his charming smile, and Charlie, with his genuine cheerfulness, created an unforgettable moment.After a few minutes, we finally stopped, breathless but full of laughter. Charlie hugged me tightly, saying, “Mommy, this is the most fun morning ever.”I smiled widely, feeling how precious this moment was. “Yes, sweetheart! This morning is so much fun!” I replied, stroking his hair.Nicholas added, “We should have mornings like this more often. Full of laughter and love.”I nodded in agreement, feeling grateful for this togetherness. In our warm embrace, I knew that this simple happiness was the most valuable. We were a fam
Sabrina's POV After all the food was neatly arranged on the mat, I looked around the park filled with other families also enjoying their holiday. There were sounds of children laughing, bicycles whirring, and music from small speakers brought by other visitors. But for some reason, everything felt like the perfect backdrop for our little moment.Nicholas sat leaning against a large tree, wearing his sunglasses, looking very relaxed. Charlie ran back to us, his cheeks flushed from exhaustion. He immediately threw himself into my arms and grabbed a piece of sandwich I had prepared.“This is so good, Mom!” he said, munching loudly.I smiled, happy to see him enjoying the food. “Eat slowly, or you’ll choke,” I said, wiping the sweat from his forehead.Nicholas laughed, “He always rushes when he eats. Seems like there’s something exciting out there.”Charlie ignored his dad's comment, focused on his sandwich. The atmosphere around us
Nicholas’s POV That morning, I woke up earlier than usual. The sun hadn’t fully risen yet, but its soft light was already streaming through our bedroom window. Beside me, Sabrina was still asleep, her face calm despite our deep conversation the night before.I felt relieved to have comforted her, assuring her that I would always be there for her and Charlie. Seeing her sleep peacefully made me grateful. We had been through so much, and although there were tensions to face, I believed we could find a way out together.As I gazed at her face, my mind drifted back to our conversation last night. Her fear of losing Charlie was very real, and I wanted to protect both of them from anything that could hurt them. I knew that Hazel was part of our past, and although there was hope for change, I had to remain vigilant.I quietly got out of bed, not wanting to wake her. After showering and changing into my work clothes, I left the room and caught the delici
Sabrina's POV My eyes lingered on his face longer than usual. I knew that the fear I had expressed to Nicholas wasn’t just an ordinary worry. I truly didn’t want to lose this child. Charlie meant everything to me. He might not be my biological child, but my love for him had surpassed the boundaries of blood and birth ties. My gaze fell on an object at the edge of the bed. A small toy robot from Hazel. I reached out and gently grabbed it. The toy was still lit, its light blinking softly. Charlie must have been so happy earlier. I could imagine his face when he received it directly from Hazel. But because of that, my feelings churned again. There was a faint yet piercing wound. I stared at the toy, then back at Charlie’s face. I gently caressed his cheek. “I’m sorry if I was selfish earlier,” I whispered softly, more to myself. “I was just scared. So scared…” I took a deep breath
Sabrina's POV I stepped closer, bent down for a moment, then sat on the edge of Charlie’s bed. The little one was still sound asleep, unaware that he had become the center of my worries tonight. Seeing his peaceful face made me feel calmer, even though the weight in my heart still lingered.Nicholas stood by the door, looking contemplative. I could sense the depth of our feelings. We were both parents trying to do what was best for Charlie, even though sometimes our ways were different.I turned my gaze to Nicholas, trying to find a way to bridge our feelings. “We need to be better at communicating,” I said softly, hoping to open the door to a more constructive discussion.Nicholas nodded, as if he agreed with what I was saying. A sense of guilt began to envelop my heart, reminding me that we both just wanted to protect Charlie, even though we often got caught up in differing perspectives.The tense atmosphere began to so
Sabrina's POVI waited in the living room, watching the clock on the wall move painfully slow. It was past nine in the evening, and the house was still quiet. Just a moment ago, I heard the door open and Nicholas's careful footsteps as he carried a sleeping Charlie in his arms.I watched them in silence, holding back the anger that had been rumbling in my chest.“He's back,” I said, my tone icy. My eyes never left Nicholas's face.He turned quickly, perhaps sensing the tone in my voice. “He fell asleep after playing…”“I know he fell asleep,” I cut in sharply. “What I don’t understand is why you took Hazel to meet Charlie… even coming home this late.”Nicholas's face hardened for a moment. He avoided my gaze and walked slowly toward Charlie’s room. I followed behind, watching him lay Charlie down carefully, cover him with a blanket, then stand back with a long sigh.Seeing Nicholas so calm while holding Charlie made me f
Hazel's POV Carefully, I leaned down and kissed Charlie on the forehead. “Goodnight, sweetheart... Mommy Hazel loves you so much,” I whispered softly, trying to hold back the surge of emotions pressing from within.I took a deep breath, then opened the door and got out of the car. Outside, the night air touched my face, bringing a slight chill that didn’t come from the weather but from the heavy heart of leaving my son.Nicholas got out as well and looked at me with an unreadable expression. “Thank you... for giving me this time,” I said, my voice slightly trembling.He simply nodded. “See you, Hazel.”I stood there, watching the car slowly pull away from the parking lot, taking my sleeping child with it. And as the taillights disappeared around the corner, I felt as if a part of me was leaving with him.My steps felt heavy as I entered the apartment. The door closed quietly behind me, leaving a silence that echoe
Hazel's POV Nicholas and I stood at the edge of the trampoline, watching Charlie’s every move. “Be careful, sweetheart!” I called out, though the smile never left my face.Charlie just nodded while continuing to jump. “I can do it, Mom! Look!” He jumped higher, trying to perform some small acrobatic moves.Nicholas looked at me with a broad smile. “He’s so happy. This is great for him,” he said.“Yes, it really is,” I replied, feeling warmth in my heart.Nicholas and I stood on the sidelines, exchanging smiles as we watched our child’s delight.“Look at me, Mom! Look, Dad!” Charlie shouted as he attempted a small somersault.I clapped my hands and cheered, “That’s amazing, sweetheart!” My voice was full of excitement, accompanying his joy.Seeing him so enthusiastic made me want to capture the moment in a video. I took out my phone and recorded Charlie’s happy antics. Each jump and laugh that came from him filled my
Hazel's POV We had just exited the restaurant when Charlie suddenly slowed his steps. His hand, which had been tightly holding mine, slowly slipped away. He turned to look at Nicholas, who was walking behind us. I glanced at the small face that now looked hesitant, his lips seemingly wanting to say something, but he remained silent.I bent down slightly to match his height and gently asked, “Charlie, do you want to go to the playground for a bit? It’s not far from here, just a five-minute walk. I saw something fun earlier.”Charlie looked at me, then turned his gaze back to Nicholas, as if seeking approval. In that silence, my heart felt heavy. I knew that my return to their lives was not something easy for a child to process.But when I saw Nicholas nod slowly, my heart warmed. He didn’t say anything, just looked at Charlie with a slight smile. That moment felt full of hope, and I could see Charlie relax a bit.Charlie turned back to me
Hazel's POV I turned to look at Nicholas, a bit hesitant. I knew this request might be too sudden. But I also knew how precious this time was, how every minute with Charlie was a chance that might not come again.Nicholas stared at both of us for a long time before finally nodding slowly. “If Charlie wants to, of course,” he said in a calm voice. “We can have dinner together.”I could hardly believe it. “Thank you,” I murmured quietly, more to Nicholas, even though I knew he heard me.Charlie smiled again. “Dinner for three? With Mommy Hazel and Daddy Nicholas?” he asked innocently.I nodded with slightly puffy eyes, gently ruffling his hair. “Yes, sweetheart. Just the three of us.”“Can I have spaghetti?” he asked excitedly.I laughed softly, a sound I had almost forgotten. “Of course, you can choose anything you want.”The three of us walked toward Nicholas's car. For the first time in a long time, my steps f
Hazel's POV “One more step,” I whispered to myself, trying to reassure myself. Every second felt like an eternity as we drove toward where Charlie was.I imagined how he would react when he saw me.Would he smile?Or maybe just look at me in confusion?Whatever happened, I knew I had to be ready. Tonight, I would fight to be a part of his life again, even if just for a moment.The car moved smoothly under the evening sky that was beginning to yellow. Through the window, the tall buildings and city traffic moved slowly, contrasting with the turmoil inside my chest. Nicholas remained silent for several minutes, focused on driving, and for some reason, I felt awkward. We used to be so close, knowing each other inside out. But now, everything felt like walking on a thin line.“Charlie… he’s healthy, right?” I finally asked, trying to break the heavy silence.Nicholas nodded without looking. “He’s good. Very active. And…