Zamiel was utterly shocked when he heard that Hazel was pregnant, but at the same time, he felt immense joy. The doctor advised him that Hazel should not overwork herself to prevent any risk of miscarriage. As soon as Zamiel left the doctor's office, he instructed his staff to return home, assuring them that he would take care of Hazel himself. They obeyed and left.
When he entered Hazel's hospital room, he gently held her hand, watching over her as she lay unconscious. He whispered, "I will take responsibility for everything, no matter what." Suddenly, he felt her hand move, and as he looked at her face, he saw her eyes slowly open. He caressed her forehead and kissed it softly.
"Why did you not come to the hospital earlier?" he asked, his voice full of concern.
Hazel sighed and replied, "It was because of work. I did not think it was this serious."
Zamiel looked at her deeply and said, "Aze, I will take care of you, no matter what." Seeing the worry on his face, Hazel asked, "What is wrong? Are you keeping something from me?"
Zamiel hesitated before nodding. "Yes. The doctor confirmed it—Hazel, you are pregnant."
A mix of emotions washed over Hazel. She did not know whether to cry or smile. Should she be happy or overwhelmed? Sensing her turmoil, Zamiel gently held her hand.
"I know this might not feel like the right time for you," he said, "but for me, anything that involves you is always at the right time. The only thing I want you to do is rest and trust me. I will handle Amanda soon."
Hazel nodded in agreement.
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The next morning at Star Entertainment, all the staff gathered in the meeting room. Zamiel took his seat at the head of the table, but Hazel was absent.
"Before we begin," Zamiel announced, "I want to inform you all that Director Hazel is recovering well and has been discharged from the hospital. However, she has been advised to rest at home."
The staff nodded in acknowledgment.
"Now, onto business," he continued. "Due to the ongoing rumors about our lead actress, Amanda, we will temporarily pause movie production at Star Entertainment. We need to clarify everything before the International Awards and Recognition Ceremony, as Amanda is one of the actresses set to be awarded. Our priority is to keep the company's reputation intact."
The staff voiced their understanding, and the meeting concluded.
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That evening, Zamiel visited Hazel at her home. As soon as she saw him, she smiled and embraced him.
"How are you feeling?" Zamiel asked, his voice full of warmth. "I hope you are not straining yourself or our baby."
Hazel chuckled softly. "I feel like sitting outside for a bit."
Without hesitation, Zamiel stood up and held her hand, leading her to the garden, where they sat beneath the stars. Hazel admired the night sky. "It is beautiful," she murmured.
Zamiel gazed at her. "Not as beautiful as you. You are the brightest star in my sky."
Hazel leaned her head on his shoulder. "What is your plan for me after dealing with Amanda?" she asked softly.
Zamiel tightened his hold on her hand. "I will marry you and show the world that you are my wife."
Hazel smiled. "I have always dreamed of having three kids with you and growing old together."
Zamiel kissed her forehead. "That is exactly what will happen."
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Finally, the day of the International Awards and Recognition Ceremony arrived. The event was grand, and the hall was filled with actors, directors, including hazel and media personnel. The MC stepped onto the stage to announce the winners.
"For Best Action Movie Actor, the award goes to Johnny!" The audience cheered as Johnny walked up to receive his award.
"For Best Supporting Actress, the award goes to Isabella!" Another round of applause followed as Isabella stepped forward.
"And now, for Best Lead Actress in a Romance Drama, the award goes to—"
Before the MC could finish, a staff member rushed up to him and whispered something in his ear. The MC hesitated but proceeded to hand Amanda her award. However, at that moment, a video suddenly appeared on the giant screen behind them.
The audience gasped in shock.
The video exposed Amanda's affair with a fake director she had met. The whispers in the crowd grew louder.
"So it is true that she is pregnant!"
"I knew she used connections to get roles!"
Suddenly, a woman in the crowd pointed at Amanda. "Look! There is blood running down her leg!"
Amanda looked down, horrified. A deep red stain spread from her thigh down to her legs. Her breathing became erratic, and before she could react, dizziness overtook her.
She collapsed on the stage.
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