Chapter 349 - Grown Conscious

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Edith leaned on the kitchen counter with a bowl of fruits on the table. She stabbed one of the apple slices and took a bite as she listened to her friend, Lily, updating her about their kids' situation.

"Doesn't this mean that Alex is sort of on probation?" Lily asked after a while. "They were going to date anyway, why not just agree and date."

"Hazel had never paid attention to anyone and think of being of a relationship. It was not easy to find out that her best friend is in love with her." Edith let out a sigh. "Hazel thinks it was a little hard to think of Alex as something else other than friends, but at the same time, she finds it hard to imagine a life without Alex around her. Since Hazel couldn't figure out what she wanted to do, giving Alex a chance to convince her was the best thing she can come up with."

"You're taking Hazel's side."

"Of course, she's my kid," Edith said. "Whatever it is, I will support and respect her decision."

Lily let out a long, exasperating sigh. "It's not that I don't understand what Hazel was thinking… Just that, I'm anxious about my boy. This is the first time he was going to chase after someone."

"You think Alex couldn't do it?"

Lily went quiet for a few seconds. "I believe in Alex. That boy… ever since he was a little child, he would be able to achieve what he wanted to achieve if he put his heart and mind into it." She knew her son best. Even if he might fail, Alex was someone who would fight for what he desired.

"Then, just sit back and relax," Edith said. "This matter… it would be best if we stood at the side and watch. They will work together and figure out their future. Don't you know that if the mother-in-law meddled too much in the kids' relationship, it will only make a couple unhappy?"

Hearing the word 'mother-in-law' made Lily slightly happy. In the end, she agreed with what Edith had said.

Edith heard a movement coming from the living room and craned her head to see that Hazel had come down with her luggage. "Alright. Hazel is here. Alex should be here soon. I've got to go."

After ending her call with Lily, Edith walked over to Hazel in the living room.

"Auntie Edith," Hazel flashed an awkward smile. 

"Mmm… have you packed everything you need?" Edith glanced at the luggage beside the sofa.

"Yeah… we will be going for one night. I'll come back tomorrow. Auntie Edith, don't miss me too much."

Edith laughed upon hearing her words. "You know Z Town best. If you run into trouble, just go and find your Uncle Aaron, alright?"

"I know," Hazel nodded.

The two of them turned around simultaneously as one of the aunties mentioned that Alex had arrived outside.

Hearing his name, Hazel was suddenly anxious. It was their first meeting after she had agreed to give him a chance and Hazel did not know how she should face Alex at this moment. 

The doorbell rang and Alex entered the house a while later. His expression was bright and it could be seen just how much he was looking forward to this trip. The second Alex walked in, his gaze immediately found Hazel and he was unable to look away. In his eyes, Hazel Mo's smile was as bright as the sunlight.

Someone let out a cough and Alex finally retracted his gaze. "Auntie Edith," he greeted timidly. Earlier, he was a little stunned to see Hazel that he had not noticed anything else.

Edith tried to suppress her laughter. As someone who stood at the side, Edith thought that the two of them were adorable. At this time, Edith was a little relieved that Neil had gone out. Or else, she cannot imagine what that vinegar jar would do to make trouble for Alex.

"Alright. You still a few hours before you reach Z Town," Edith said. "You need to be there before lunch hour, right? Go ahead or you will be late."

Hazel grabbed her bag at the side and turned to head to the door.

"Let me take that for you," Alex said. Habitually, he reached for her luggage habitually and turned to head over to his vehicle.

"Alright." Edith patted the girl on the shoulder. "Let loose and have fun alright. If you need me, you can call me anytime."

A warm smile appeared on Hazel's face. Hazel leaned in and hugged Edith. After a few seconds, she pulled away and followed Alex. She took a deep breath and watched as Alex helped her with the door. 

Her eyes widened as Alex suddenly leaned over to her. Hazel froze as she wondered what he was going to do. The soft click snapped her out of her trance and it was then that Hazel realized that Alex had helped to fasten the seat belt for her.

Alex stepped back and closed the door. 

Hazel took a deep breath to calm down and was surprised upon finding that Alex's smell wafted to her nose. This was not the first time that Alex had helped her to fasten her seat belt, but Hazel thought that ever since she had agreed to give him a chance, she had grown conscious of Alex and everything he does.

It felt as if everything was going on as usual. Alex had not changed much after that day, but it was her alone who had changed the way she viewed Alex.

Alex slid into the driver's seat and turned around to grab the bag of snacks. "It will be a while before we arrive at Z Town. You can have something to eat and drink to pad your stomach."

"Thank you."

"Don't be nervous," Alex said. "I' won't do anything that will make you unhappy, You can treat me as usual if it will make you feel better." He pursed his lips, feeling a little conflicted as he said those words. "But Hazel, I hope that you can look at me more."

Hazel swallowed and slowly nodded. "Oh."

Alex heaved a sigh of relief when Hazel did not push him. Then, he turned and started to focus on his driving.

As Alex's AUDI moved to leave the house slowly, Hazel peeked into the bag and saw that it was full of the snacks that she liked.

Really… Alex had not changed much from the last time she mentioned that she was willing to give him a chance. Everything he did was almost the same as what he would do previously. The things that he did for her were something that a boyfriend would do for a girlfriend.

It was at this time that Hazel seemed to realize something—perhaps, Alex has been trying to court her for a long time.. It was just that… she was a little too slow and a little blind to see it. 

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