Chapter 395 - Choosing Gift

Hazel was still in a little muddle-headed after meeting her uncle at Alex's office. She was still unable to process that she had run into her uncle until Alex appeared at her side.

"Alex, what did you and my uncle talk about?" Hazel asked.

"You." Alex bopped at her nose.

Her eyes grew wide at his answer. "What did my uncle say to you?" Hazel took a step back to give Alex a look over. Although her uncle has always been a gentle person, at this time, Hazel was worried that he had come to beat Alex because of her.

Alex thought of an appropriate reason. "He heard about that incident in B City. He came to thank me for helping you up to find that instigator."

"Oh." Hazel was certainly not expecting her uncle to find out about that incident.

Initially, Hazel was planning to keep quiet about it. She did not want her uncle and auntie to worry. Anyway, the incident has passed and her name was cleared. However, she recalled that her uncle and Eira's parents had a good relationship. It was impossible for her uncle not to hear about it.

"Why are you here?" Alex asked. He pulled Hazel closer to him and a playful smile curled on his lips. "You… miss me?"

Hazel narrowed her eyes and punched him lightly on his arms. Her expression showed that she was very shy. "Who misses you? I came over because your mother asked me to come."

Alex tilted his head to one side. "My mother?"

"Hmm…" Hazel nodded. "She asked me to accompany her to shop around. She said Ellie's birthday is coming soon and she wanted my help to choose an appropriate gift."

It was at this time that Alex recalled that it will be his sister's birthday in a few weeks. However, at that time, he should be in B City to accompany Hazel.

"Then, can you help me to choose a gift for her as well?" Alex asked. He grabbed his wallet and passed her his card. "Just use this. Buy anything that you think Ellie would like."

Hazel stared at the card for a while. Then, she tilted her head and raised a brow. "Alex He, the expression on your face is telling me that you have just remembered your sister's birthday."

"You're right. If you don't remind me, I might forget."

Hazel clicked her tongue at him. Her gaze then shifted to the stack of papers on his table and the words she wanted to say stuck in her throat. Hazel was aware that Alex has been busy looking after his new business in B City as well as learning to manage his father's company. But still, the man always made time for her.

Suddenly, Hazel was feeling slightly guilty. Wasn't it because of her that Alex did not have enough sleep? He had to work hard while accompanying her.

Hazel bit at her lips and leaned to hug him. Her head rested on his chest and his scent filled her nose. Recently, Hazel thought that she began to like Alex's scent a lot. Surprisingly, his scent had a calming effect on her.

"What's the matter?" Alex asked. He combed her hair with his fingers and bent to kiss the top of her head.

"Alex He, you are so good to me."

Alex let out a soft chuckle. He could not understand why did her mood had suddenly changed. However, decided not to mind it. His girlfriend was acting coquettishly with him and Alex found that he was enjoying this.

"You're my girlfriend. If I'm not good to you, then who should I be good to?"

Hazel did not answer and instead tightened her hug around his body. After a while, she finally pulled away. "Alright. Go ahead and settle your work."

"You're leaving now?" There was a hint of disappointment in his tone. 

Hazel stared at the man in front of her and chuckled. "No. Your mother asked me to wait for her here. She said she had an appointment with a friend somewhere around here and it will be convenient for us to meet here. Alex, will it be alright if I stay here for a while?"

His eyes brightened up. "Of course you can."

Hazel sat down on the sofa and played with her phone as she waited for Alex's mother to show up. 

Alex was satisfied that he was able to see the person he liked whenever he looked up from his computer. The smile on his face widened and his fingers moved swiftly on the keyboard.

After waiting for half an hour, Alex's mother finally showed up.

Lily glanced at the two kids and held her laugh when she saw the dissatisfied look on her son's face. It was clear that Alex was enjoying his time alone with his girlfriend and was not too happy knowing that his mother had come to kidnap his girlfriend away.

"Hazel!" Lily went over to her and smiled. "Sorry. Have you waited too long? My appointment lasted longer than I thought."

"Auntie Lily, it's not that long." Hazel picked up her bag and walked over. "Anyway, Alex is here to accompany me."

Alex watched as the two chatted for a while before he walked over. He turned to his mother and asked, "Mom, where are you going?"

"Don't worry. I will only take Hazel to walk around the shopping mall to choose some gifts for your sister. Once we get what we are looking for, I will hand Hazel back to you."

Hazel's cheek turned a pink upon hearing Lily's words.

It was at this time that Hazel seemed to notice that this was the first time that she had met Alex's mother after she had agreed to date him. Suddenly, Hazel did not know how she should act around his mother.

Before Hazel was able to adjust her feelings, Lily had already linked their arms together. 

Lily flashed a teasing smile at her son and looked at Hazel. "Come on. Let's go."

Alex did not have the chance to protest. He watched the two of them left his office and could only hope that his mother would not scare Hazel. His mother was too playful and Alex was worried that she was going to tease his girlfriend until Hazel was embarrassed.

Once the two left the building, Lily asked the driver to take them to the mall. The two of them walked around for a while before Lily took Hazel to a jewelry shop.

A shop attendant quickly greeted them and brought them over to look at the displayed jewelry.

"Hazel, come over." Lily pulled her over to the counter.. "See which one you like best."

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