The man was silent as if he did not know how to speak.
Hazel asked incredulously. “Have I seen you before? You look very familiar.”
“My name is Mathew, I’m a director. If you watch movies a lot, you would know my name,” he said.
“Oh, I know you,” Hazel snapped. “My dad loves your movies, but I think your movies are too specialized at a minority of people, and that’s why they’re popular but don’t appeal to the audience …”
Hazel broke into a cold sweat and stopped talking.
Because of Harry, Hazel had little knowledge of Mathew. Most of the films he made more than a decade ago had won numerous awards, but back then, the film market was stagnant, so he
Mathew was so touched that he didn’t know what to say. What he hated most was when the investors had to act in the films. If he hadn’t been so depressed and wanted to prove himself, he wouldn’t have compromised and agreed to Susan helping to make the film.He thought that Hazel’s quick investment meant she must want to act as an actress in the entertainment industry. But to his surprise, Hazel didn’t mean to meddle in the movie at all, leaving everything to him.“Miss Crowe, do you have any requirements for the movie?” Mathew asked gratefully.“Of course,” Hazel said earnestly. “It’s a good movie. It’s my first investment. I'm a businesswoman now, and I want to see the earnings.”Mathew o
“I come straight home after I got off work,” Joshua said blandly. Of course, he certainly would not give Nanny Carter away.Joshua looked past Hazel but said nothing. He calmly walked up to Hazel.Hazel asked nervously, “What do you want to do?”Joshua leaned over to kiss her on the lips, and there was complete confusion in her clear eyes. The next moment, his hand circled her waist, deepening the kiss.The lingering kiss made Hazel even more confused. Suddenly, Joshua picked her up and spun around.Something struck her suddenly, and she pushed him away hurriedly. “You...”Now Joshua had seen her “work.” Hazel was both nervous and up
“Hazel, would you like to come with me?” Joshua’s eyes glistened with anticipation.“Yes!” Hazel nodded heavily. “When are you going to go?”She was so busy with her own affairs these days that she never thought about understanding Joshua’s past. She wanted to know everything about Joshua instead of relying on him endlessly.“I’m going to go tomorrow,” Joshua asked. “Are you free tomorrow?”“Yes, yes,” Hazel said hurriedly. “I’ll be free even if I’m not available.”Joshua gave a chuckle, and his eyes twinkled slightly. “Then… you may stay tonight.”&
He continued, “The children in the orphanage are all my children.”That was a good reason. Hazel glared at him speechlessly as Joshua was teasing her again.“Daddy, who is this beautiful sister?” The little girl stared curiously at Hazel.Beautiful sister...“Poo-!” Hazel was amused.Joshua’s face darkened as he put the little girl on the ground. Then he said earnestly. “I’m your father. Of course, she’s your mother.”“Oh! I see.” The little girl appeared very clever. “This beautiful elder sister is father’s girlfriend!”Joshua looked even u
Outside the window, Hazel was playing with the children. There was a burst of joyful laughter, full of happiness.“The kids like her very much.” Joshua’s eyes fell on Hazel, and a gentle smile curved his lips.Jennie looked out of the window, a little surprised. Hazel’s smile was very genuine. She could see she was really very delighted and didn’t fake it.The children in the orphanage were all very sensitive, and they knew who really liked them and who was only acting. They looked to be getting along well with Hazel and that they liked her a lot.What surprised her most was Joshua’s attitude towards Hazel. Despite his gentle manner, Joshua hadn’t smiled much since that incident, but Hazel could make him sincerely smile from time
Their expressions both changed, and they quickly ran to the tree.“Mike, follow me to get the ladder! Hazel, you stay here to occupy Lenny!” Sharon quickly grabbed an older child and hurried to the warehouse with him.“Sister Hazel, I’m scared, I’m going to fall…” Lenny held the branch, crying tearfully, looking very pitiful.“Don’t be afraid, Lenny. Hold on tight. Don’t let go,” Hazel said nervously. “Mother Sharon went to get a ladder, and we’ll get you down soon…”Lenny nodded, crying.A bee began buzzing around Lenny and landed on his nose. Lenny turned pale and slapped at it.“Le
“No,” Jennie said quietly. “You can eat first. We can walk out home ourselves.”“Mm.” Joshua nodded, not wanting to get up to see them off.Jennie didn’t say anything and walked out of the room with Sharon. As she closed the door, Hazel hit Joshua with an unhurt hand.“Joshua, it’s only a few steps. Why didn’t you walk with them?” said Hazel crossly.“Hazel, do you think of her as your future mother-in-law because she raised me?” Joshua smiled a little, but he was not in the least angry.Hazel couldn’t help rolling eyes at him. “When did you become so narcissistic?”“For what?&rdq
Looking at his serious expression, Hazel was so irritated that she wanted to kick him. “I don’t believe you!”A smile curved his lips. “What about this? When you hold me again tonight, I’ll take a picture and show you. Then will you believe it?”“Yes!” Hazel, who was so pissed off that she was confused, agreed. No sooner had she said yes than she suddenly came to herself. Why was she set up by Joshua again? If she agreed with Joshua that he could take the photo, wouldn’t it mean she had to allow him to sleep here again tonight?“No!” Hazel grabbed the pillow with her right hand and threw it at him.“I don’t care. You said yes.” Joshua chuckled.