Chapter 134 - Running Errands

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"Where is Teacher Qian?" Sophie asked when her son walked down the stairs alone. 

She had already prepared a pot of tea and some snacks and was planning to detain the kindergarten teacher in the house a while longer until lunch hour. It was rare for her son to bring home a girl and Sophie was determined not to let Edith go back home so soon.

"Hazel won't let her go," Neil said. "Teacher Qian said she will stay over and come down when Hazel has let her go."

A slight smile curled on Sophie's lips before she quickly looked away. "That little girl, just what was she thinking?" Sophie heaved a sigh, pretending that she was complaining about the little girl's act. "Then, just let Teacher Qian stay a while longer. Alright, I am going to the kitchen to prepare for lunch. Tell me when Teacher Qian is ready to leave."

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Hazel woke up feeling a bit warm. She opened her eyes to a slit and blinked, feeling that her eyes were deceiving her. A few minutes have passed but the scene in front of her did not change. In front of her was her favorite teacher and she was sleeping soundly beside her. Hazel tried to move back and realized that she had her arms around her teacher.

Slowly, Hazel retracted her arms and continued to stare at the person beside her. 

Her brain whirled as she tried to figure out what was happening and how did her teacher appeared beside her. 

Hazel began to look around and realized that she was back in her bedroom in her grandparents' house. It was strange. The last thing she remembered was that they were still on the boat.

She had spent her days watching the grandpas fishing and they have taught her a few things. Hazel seemed to remember that she had helped Teacher Qian's grandfather to catch two big fishes. 

But, how did she get home and why was Teacher Qian sleeping beside her?

Hazel moved again and this time, the slight movement made Edith stirred from her sleep. 

The two girls looked at each other and Edith flashed a smile upon noticing the little girl's confused look. "You're awake?"

Hazel nodded slowly. "Teacher Qian, why are you sleeping in my bedroom?"

"You don't remember? You fall asleep while we were on our way back. Then, you refused to let me go. I have no other choice but to follow your uncle home and stay with you."

Hazel recalled how she had fallen asleep in her teacher's arms while they were on their way back. "Sorry."

"Don't apologize." Edith stretched her hand to bop Hazel's cute nose. "I have fun looking after you." She pulled the little girl closer and planted a kiss on her forehead. Then, Edith reached for her phone on the side table and looked at the time. Her head throbbed a little bit upon noticing that it was past after lunch hour.

"If you are awake, let's go downstairs," Edith said. "You should be hungry by now."

Hazel touched her belly and felt a low rumble. She got out of bed and waited as her teacher went into the bathroom to freshen up.

Sophie looked up when she heard their footsteps and smiled upon seeing the two head down the stairs holding hands. "Hazel, you're awake."

"Grandmother," Hazel called sweetly. 

"You should be hungry." Sophie patted at her granddaughter's head. Then, she turned to Edith. "Teacher Qian, you should go and have lunch too. It's late. I will ask Auntie May to prepare something for you to eat."

Edith declined her invitation for lunch in the beginning but finally relented after Hazel had asked her to stay and accompany her for lunch. She took her chance to look around the luxurious villa and frowned when she did not see Neil.

It was only after she had finished her lunch did Neil showed up in the kitchen. He had already taken a shower and changed into a clean outfit. 

Fortunately, she had spent a few minutes to freshen up, or else she might look like a disaster in front of the man she fancied.

Seeing that the person she was waiting for had arrived, Edith did not want to waste more time to leave. After she made a promise with Hazel that they will be going on a camping trip the next day, Edith was finally allowed to leave.

A few seconds after they have left the luxurious villa, Edith finally thought that it was a bit awkward without Hazel around them. Usually, with Hazel around, Edith would seat in the back with the little girl.

Now that Haze was not present, Neil had insisted for her to ride shotgun. According to Neil, since he will need her to show the direction to her house, it would be better if she took the front seat.

But sitting beside Neil made her feel happy and anxious at the same time. Her heart was beating fast as his scent filled the air. Her face grew slightly red and Edith lowered her head as shameful thoughts get into her head.

These thoughts broke as her phone started to chime.

Edith glanced at her phone and shivered upon noticing that it was a text message from her grandfather. Just the thought that her grandfather probably knew what was on her mind made her scared.

The anxiety died down when she read the message. After a brief hesitation, Edith turned to Neil and spoke, "President Mo, can you drop me off at a place? My grandfather asked me to run a few errands for him."

Neil glanced at the person beside him and nodded. 

She gave him the direction and a few minutes later, Neil pulled over into a parking spot. Edith gave a puzzled look as Neil hopped off the vehicle right after her.

"What's wrong? Didn't you say you are running a few errands for your grandfather?"

"President Mo, why did you get off as well?"

"I promised your grandfather that I would send you home. I am not going to leave you here."

Edith got muddleheaded for a few seconds before she finally responded to him. "Oh."

Soon, she led him into a small alley and stopped at a small store. An old man greeted them at the entrance and smiled when he saw Edith.

"Uncle Xiong." Edith greeted the man politely. "My grandfather asked me to come and retrieve something from you."

The old man shot her a troubled look. "Can you come back in half an hour? It will be done soon."

Edith looked at the time and glanced at Neil. "President Mo, I still have to wait for a while. If you're in a hurry you can leave me here. I can get a cab home."

"It's fine. I will wait for you."

"Right, why don't you go and walk around first?" Uncle Xiong spoke when he heard their conversation. "There's a new cafe in the main street." Uncle Xiong pointed towards a direction.. "Have a drink or something and come back later."

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