Chapter 1251

Hazel felt like crying, but no tears would come. She swore that she had experienced anything like this before. Yet, Elizabeth was convinced that Shawn and Hazel had already crossed that line. A moment later, Shawn walked out with an air of calm, without a hint of unease. He approached Hazel, his arm naturally slipping around her waist in a familiar and intimate gesture. "Mom, you're still up?" he asked. Elizabeth glanced at the pair, offered a quick reminder, and then made her exit. "Get some sleep. You didn't rest well last night." And just like that, the newlyweds were left standing there, clad in their red sleepwear. Hazel could feel the warmth of Shawn's hand through the thin, cool fabric of her pajamas, and her heart began to race. "Shawn, I need to use the bathroom," she murmured. "Let's go back to our room. We have a bathroom, too." With that, Shawn guided Hazel back to their bedroom. Hazel lingered in the bathroom, taking her time. Shawn was already in bed when she fin