The study of the Brooks family.
“It’s been so many days, and you still haven’t said anything? Are you waiting for the Brooks family to collapse?” Hazel felt a bit annoyed, but still patiently explained, “He hasn’t come back these past few days. But I will find a chance to talk to him.” “Time is running out for the Brooks family! James was furious. “Old man Aiden is a shrewd person! He knows that Jack doesn’t treat you well, but he still wants us to go to him! You and Jack used to be good friends, but now it’s like you’re enemies. You can’t even say a word to each other?” “...” Hazel bit her lip feeling bitter inside. She didn’t know how she and Jack had become like this. Was it just because she had gone abroad for a few years? From the day of her birthday party to today, including discussing their marriage and getting their marriage certificate, they had only met three or four times. But every time, he had a bad attitude towards her, his eyes and tone seemed to hate her so much. What did she do that was so unforgivable? James snorted coldly, “You’ve been away for a few years, it’s understandable that you’ve become strangers. But you can’t just sit around and wait for things to happen. You are a woman, and now you are Jack Aiden’s wife. You should understand what I mean when I say this.” Hazel looked up, puzzled. “Dad?” “You are my daughter, but now you are also Jack Aiden’s wife. You should use your strength to your advantage and talk to him about our past. If that doesn’t work, try harder.” James Brooks tone was indifferent, and there was no comfort in his words. Instead, he seemed to be blaming her. Hazel bit her lip, feeling a hint of disappointment. Her face turned pale and then red. Her father had never said a word of comfort to her since he first saw her. Instead, he blamed her and even said such things... “Dad, am I still your biological daughter?” How could such words come out of her father’s mouth? I know you’re worried about Brooks, but how have I been these days? Have you ever cared about me?” Hazel felt both disappointed and aggrieved, so she decided to express her long-standing dissatisfaction. “When I went abroad for a few years, did you ever come to see me? Did you ever care about how I was doing and what I had experienced overseas? During that long period of time, did you proactively call me?” Her heart ached at her father’s casual attitude. When she thought of Jack’s hatred and disgust towards her, as well as his disrespect towards her father, she suddenly wanted to ask a question that she had been holding back for days. “Dad, was it you who sent me to Jack Aiden’s room on my birthday party?” These days, she had been trying to figure out which part of the birthday party had gone wrong, but the hotel’s surveillance video had been destroyed. Brooks was on the verge of bankruptcy, and her father was trying to find investors. Although she didn’t want to think in that direction, if it wasn’t her father, why was she drunk and appeared in Jack’s room, and why did she coincidentally have those photos? James was taken aback, then frowned, “Hazel, what are you talking about? Do you think I’m that kind of person?” Hazel carefully observed her father’s expression. “Are you really not the one who did it?” “Hazel if you haven’t appeared that day, and if Mr. Aiden hadn’t proposed that you marry Jack, I would never have done such a thing!” Hazel heart fell to the ground instantly, and she also felt a little guilty. “I’m sorry, I just..” Jame waved his hand. “I understand. I’ve been under a lot of pressure lately because of the company’s affairs. I shouldn’t have said those things, and you shouldn’t take them to heart. Brooks was built by me and you mother. Most importantly, if Brooks goes bankrupt, we won’t be to afford your mother’s medical expenses...” “Hazel, the sanatorium has received a new batch of medicine that should be effective, but the cost is very high, I really have the intention but not the ability now. Hazel heard this and even felt more guilty,“I cannot watch the down fall of the Brooks family. Since I am a part of the Brooks family and have married Jack Aiden, no matter what kind of marriage we have or how long it will last, as long as am his wife, I cannot watch the bankruptcy of the Brooks family. I will beg him til he agree! After leaving the study, Hazel hurriedly called the sanatorium and learned that there was indeed a new drug that could help comatose patients wake up earlier, but once it was used it had to be used continuously. Suppressing her excitement, Hazel asked,“May I ask how much the cost would be?”Unconsciously, an hour had passed.Hazel glanced at the time and couldn't help but smile wryly.Leo had never liked listening to stories or nursery rhymes since he was a child. Instead, he always pestered her to tell him interesting anecdotes from different countries. Today was no exception, as he wanted her to share all the fun things that had happened during her time back in her home country.She chose to only share the good things, keeping the unhappy ones to herself."Is Richard treating you well?" Leo asked, feeling a little curious and jealous that there was another slightly older kid keeping Hazel company while he was away."Um," Hazel nodded, "when I was there, he was like a friend to me, and also like family." Leo lowered his gaze, wanting to ask if Hazel loved him more or Richard more, but he was too proud to voice such a question.However, not asking made him feel like he was being clawed at by a cat.After thinking for a moment, he asked in a roundabout way, "Do you treat
Upon hearing the word "mommy," Hazel's eyes immediately welled up with tears. Leo was not very talkative, only speaking a little more when he was with her. Compared to children his age, he was not as lively and active, and rarely called her "mommy." The most he called her was "Hazel," like a friend calling her by her name.Seeing Hazel's eyes turn red, Leo became a little nervous. "I really know I was wrong. I won't fight with them next time. Don't be angry, okay?" Even if he knew that Hazel would come back to see him after he was injured, he wouldn't fight anymore."Well, I'm not angry." Hazel squatted down and looked him in the eye. "I just... don't like you to do it this way. You were hurt, and I would be very worried and anxious. Because I'm not by your side, I can't come to see you right away."Yesterday, on the way back here, she was anxious and uneasy, and also self-blaming. Because of the incident in City A, she delayed her return. Although she could contact him by phone, it w
After taking a shower, Jack felt much better in spirit and energy. The place was far from the city, with plenty of greenery around and a river in front of the guesthouse. The air was fresh and clean. The river was decorated with small colorful lights, making it even more beautiful at night."Knock, knock, knock." Jack heard a knocking sound and went to open the door. He raised his eyebrows slightly when he saw Nick standing outside with a bottle of red wine. Nick walked in without any hesitation and said, "I came to drink with you."Jack closed the door and followed him. "What about Angel? Don't you need to keep her company?""Don't change the subject!" Nick sat on the sofa and skillfully opened the bottle with a corkscrew. "I wanted to, but she didn't give me a chance!"Jack chuckled and sat on a nearby chair. Nick had divorced Angel but he still loved her but she had refused to reconcile with him.Nick poured the wine into the glasses and said, "I didn't bring a decanter, so let's ju
"Nonsense!" Grandpa roared angrily when he heard Anita say that he wanted Ashley to live at home.Richard looked at Anita puzzled, wondering why grandma let Ashley, whom he disliked so much, live here."I'm not fooling around." Anita's tone was respectful, but he didn't back down like in the past. He said seriously, "Dad, Ashley is pregnant."Grandpa opened his mouth to reprimand him, but after he was a little slow to realize what Anita said just now, he was taken aback for a moment, and thick suspicion flashed through his eyes that were slightly cloudy due to his age.After a while, he finally said, "What did you just... say?"Anita held Ashley's hand, "Ashley is pregnant, and it belongs to Jack."Grandpa's breathing sank. Even though he had seen many great things in his life, he still couldn't help but feel calm, "When did it happen?"Richard also looked at Ashley fixedly, his little brows wrinkled into a ball. Although he is still young, he has already understood many things. Is As
When Hazel arrived in Australia, it was already three o'clock in the morning local time. She hurriedly got off the plane and quickly walked outside. Since she didn't bring any luggage, she arrived at the airport and hailed a taxi in no time.she leaned back in her seat and looked out the window at the night scenery, urging the driver to go faster from time to time. During the more than ten hours on the plane, she hardly closed her eyes and was full of worries and eagerness. Now that she has finally arrived in this city, she can't wait to get to the house that is full of many beautiful memories."Can you go faster? Thank you," she asked."It's already fast. If I go any faster, I'll be speeding," the driver glanced at her through the rearview mirror. "Are you in a hurry to see your boyfriend?"Hazel smiled lightly, "No.""Then why are you in such a hurry? Is this your first time here?" The driver was talkative."No.""Really?" The driver nodded."Well, I lived here for a while.""The en
"My God!" When he found out that Jack wasn't joking with him, Noah felt that the situation was too absurd. "Isn't this too bizarre?""No," Noah still found it unbelievable. "Isn't your accuracy rate too high? You only did it once, and it was your first time. With just that one time, you made someone pregnant?"Jack let out a sigh, but couldn't say anything. Because everything Noah said was true, he really was..."What are you going to do now?" Noah sighed. "When you came to me that day, I analyzed it for you. No matter how you choose, it's not good. At that time, Ashley was not pregnant yet. But now she has something in her belly. If you don't be with her, it doesn't seem right?"Seeing Jack leaning on the sofa with closed eyes, Noah also felt that this matter was difficult to handle. "But if that's the case, then you and Hazel will have to divorce, right? Don't you like Hazel? Are you willing to let go?"Jack didn't open his eyes, but his thin lips pursed into a straight line.After