Lana Adler
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Our Untold Love Story
Modern The judge leaned forward, his gaze stern and unyielding. "In the absence of any legal proof from Mr. Holland and based on the compelling evidence presented by Mr. Sternly, the court recognizes Lady Hazel Jarl as the lawful wife of Charles Sternly."
Charles immediately moved towards Hazel, wrapping his strong arm around her shoulder. Hazel jumped with fear, clutching Ludwig tightly to her chest. The look of confusion and terror on her face tore at Maximilian's heart.
"Hazel..." Maximilian called out, his voice filled with desperation.
Hazel looked at Maximilian, her eyes wide with panic. She tried to run towards him, but Charles grabbed her arm, pulling her back. "No! Maximilian is my husband, the father of my son," she cried, her voice trembling with emotion.
Charles tightened his grip on her arm, his voice cold and commanding. "No, Hazel. I am your husband, and from today, I will be Ludwig's father."
Hazel's face froze in shock. She looked at Charles with horror in her eyes, then turned her gaze back to Maximilian, her expression pleading and helpless.
Unable to bear it any longer, Maximilian dashed towards Hazel and Ludwig. But before he could reach them, Charles' bodyguards stepped in, blocking his path. Hazel's cries echoed through the courtroom. "Maximilian!"
Maximilian's heart shattered as he watched the love of his life being taken away. "Hazel! Ludwig!" he called out, his voice breaking.