My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2705

"Listen to me. No matter what, we're now husband and wife. I know it's hard for you to trust me completely right now, but please trust me just this once.

"I've already been abandoned by my family. I have no way out, but I want to live. I don't want my life to be controlled by my father and his people, not like this. So, tell me, what's really going on? What happened?"

Hearing this, Hazel's eyes started to show some signs of hesitation, but Tybalt held her hand tightly.

"Listen, you have to follow your heart and do what you want to do when it comes to life. Your fate is in your own hands. That's what my mom told me. To be happy and at peace is all you need in this life.

"Hazel, I can tell you're not happy living under your father's control. I want to see you happy. So, you decide—where do you want your fate to lead?"

Hazel's eyes welled up with tears. This was the first time in over ten years that someone had spoken to her like this. Since her mother's death, it was as if her life had been taken away from her.

She became nothing more than a tool in her father's eyes. Whatever Orson asked of her, she had to obey, even if it meant making sacrifices. She did not dare to refuse.

Yet now, this seemingly carefree man in front of her was saying these things.

For the first time, she had the chance to make a choice. However, at that moment, Hazel still did not have the courage to make a decision.

With tears streaming down her face, Hazel slowly started to remove her shirt. Just as she was about to continue, Tybalt grabbed her hand and pulled her into a tight embrace.

"I'm sorry I rushed things. I'm so sorry."

Hazel broke down into uncontrollable sobs. She felt an overwhelming guilt, thinking not only did she fail to save herself, but she had also dragged Tybalt into her troubles. Yet Tybalt did not blame her. He patiently comforted her, holding her gently.

Before long, she cried herself into exhaustion and fell asleep. Tybalt carefully dressed her, then carried her to the bed. Even though she was unconscious, her hand remained tightly clasped around his fingers.

Tybalt stayed by her side all night, watching over her as she slept.

When morning came, he heard a commotion outside the door. After making sure Hazel was covered with the blanket, he stepped outside to investigate.

Suddenly, he was attacked from behind by Oleander Wakefield. Tybalt's vision went black, and he passed out.

The two men left, locking the iron door behind them.

Tybalt quickly looked around.

This was a… prison? There was a place like this in Palvere?

Those voices just now... One of them had to be Orson, and the person called him 'Dad'. What on earth was going on here?

Wait! What happened to Hazel?

Just then, the iron door creaked open again. Tybalt hurriedly pretended to be unconscious. It was not the two men from before.

"Tybalt, are you alright?"