Chapter 121 - Preparing Hazel

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Although he was a bit hesitant, Neil could only take his friend, Henry back to his house. His family and Henry's family have known each other for a long time and Sophie was overjoyed when that man told her that he was coming over to have dinner together. 

Of course, once Neil saw that his friend had directly pulled Edith aside to chat, Neil had immediately regretted his decision to bring this friend back home. 

Neil glanced at his friend and Henry's bright expression showed that he was not going to give up though Neil had told him the kindergarten teacher already have someone she liked.

Earlier, Henry had casually mentioned some guns, and Edith took the bait and the two has been discussing Edith's shooting experience.

This silly woman was amazing. She even knew how to fire a gun!

Neil was surprised that Edith had knowledge of some guns, but with her grandfather's profession as police, it doesn't seem strange that the woman would know a few things.

Anyway, Edith had bragged that she had learned some Judo and had the ability to take him down. What else wouldn't she know what to do?

Although Neil admired Edith's knowledge, his eyes narrowed as he watched the two people chatting amiably like they were old friends, ignoring him at the side.

He did not think that his friend would be so sly to think of a topic that would steal Edith's attention away. This silly woman was so happy chatting with his friend that she did not even turn to him once.

And she still dared to say that she liked him.

As he continued to watch them, Neil felt something heavy pressing his chest. Feeling a bit suffocated, Neil then went upstairs and hid in his office. He glanced at the bottle of liquor on his table and poured himself some drink.

The liquid went down his throat and Neil felt slightly better. He slumped into his swiveled chair and rubbed his head. Once he was able to think things clearly, Neil started to wonder what was going on with him.

He shouldn't feel upset, but he could not help to feel that way.

Suddenly, someone knocked on his door, and a while later, Hazel's petite figure pushed the door and peeked into the room. "Uncle?"

Neil sat up straight and smiled when he saw his niece. "Hazel, why are you here?"

"I didn't see you downstairs, so I came to find you," Hazel spoke. She took a step into the room and paused. "Uncle, why are you sitting in the dark?" Hazel bit at her lips and frowned. "Papa said staying in a dark room can damage your eyes."

A chuckle escaped him. Neil seemed to remember that his brother, Adam had said the same words to him years ago. Back then, Neil had the habit of studying until late at night, and he would use little light to aid him to read.

"I know. Your father said the same thing to me," Neil said. He walked over to the door and switched on the light. The light brightened up the room and Neil was able to see the little girl's face clearly. "Do you want to come inside?"

Hazel peeked into the room and nodded. Once her uncle moved his body aside, Hazel walked in with her eyes looking everywhere in the room. It was the first time that she had stepped into the room and Hazel was amazed to see the number of books on the shelf. Her eyes wandered around and finally stopped at a familiar photograph on the shelf.

It was a picture of her late parents with her uncle. In this picture, her mother was dressed beautifully in white and her father was dressed neatly in a black tuxedo. Her parents were smiling happily and her uncle, Neil, stood rigidly at the side.

Neil followed her gaze and his expression softened. "Have you seen this picture before?"

"Un." Hazel nodded. "Mama showed me an album. Mama said she wore this white dress on her wedding day. At this time, I was in my mama's belly."

"You're right." Neil smiled as he recalled the way Adam had anxiously find him to announce that he was going to marry his childhood sweetheart and that he was going to be a father.

Adam was the most happiest and excited.

Neil looked away and his gaze stopped at the glass of liquor on his table. He thought of the reason why he had come upstairs to hide and frowned. He walked over to the sofa and sat down. Then, he patted at the empty seat beside him and called. "Hazel, come here. I have something to discuss with you."

The little girl obediently followed her uncle's instruction and sat down with her legs dangling down.

"Nanny Ann called me today," Neil spoke after a brief silence between them.

Neil had given this matter a long thought after a conversation with Nanny Ann earlier that day. Neil was aware that Hazel was really close to Edith and has been relying on her kindergarten teacher for a lot of things.

As Edith was going to leave, Neil wanted to let Hazel be prepared that soon, she might only see her kindergarten teacher only when she was at school.

The little girl stared at her uncle with her eyes brightened with excitement. She has not seen her caretaker for months and was missing her. "How is Nanny Ann? Uncle, did she tell you when is she coming back?"

"Nanny Ann is well. She told me that she will return to L City in a few weeks and come back to look after you when I was at work," Neil told her. He stared at his niece and spoke again. "Hazel, you remember that Teacher Qian will be living with us to look after you because Nanny Ann was unable to do so, right?"

"Un, I remember." Hazel nodded. A few seconds later, there was a change in her expression as Hazel figured out something from her uncle's words. "Uncle, does it mean that when Nanny Ann returned, Teacher Qian will leave?"

Neil lowered his head and answered her with a low hum. "I explained to you about this matter before Teacher Qian came and live with us, didn't I? Teacher Qian will only live with us and help me to look after you while Nanny Ann is away. In a few weeks, Nanny Ann will return. Since Nanny Ann will be around to look after you, Teacher Qian doesn't have any reason to stay here."

The little girl stared at her uncle with her mouth slightly opened. It seemed as if she wanted to say something, but nothing came out of her mouth.

Hazel could still remember that her uncle had explained that Teacher Qian will come and live with them for two months. She remembered how excited she was knowing that her teacher had agreed to live with them. But, Hazel had not thought that the two months would be ending soon.

Suddenly, Hazel was at loss. She wanted Nanny Ann to return. The old lady has been taking care of her when she was still a baby.

But at the same time, Hazel could not imagine what it would be not to have her teacher around the house anymore. She has gotten used to having her teacher with her all the time. It would be strange if her teacher was no longer around.

"Uncle," Hazel finally spoke up after a long silence. "Can we ask Teacher Qian to stay? I like having her around very much.. I did not want her to go."

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