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“No, I was serious in my studies,” Hazel said defensively.
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Just then, my father–inw called from the second floor, “Shawn,e upstairs. I need to discuss a project with you.”
Shawn went upstairs, and Hazel suddenly turned her gaze to me. “Tiffany, your outfit today is a bit different from usual.”
“Is it?” I responded with a forced smile.
“You look very professional today. By the way, Tiffany, I heard from my brother that you’re taking over Apex Hotel? You’ve been out of touch with society for six years–do you really think you can manage it? Don’t just throw money in and see zero returns. Even though you’re my brother’s wife, his money didn’t just fall from the sky. You should value it,” Hazel began picking at me.
Ever since I married into the Hartwells, whenever Shawn gave me money to spend, Hazel would get upset if she found out.
Now, even though Apex Hotel was dpidated, it still held some value. Handing it over to me was bound to make Hazel even more resentful.
“Precisely because I’ve been disconnected from society, I want to use this job to reintegrate myself. A woman feels more secure when she has her own career,” I exined calmly.
“You should just focus on managing the household and taking care of Yuna. Stop stirring up trouble,” Hazel said, admiring her nails while sneaking nces at my reaction. Seeing my expression darken, she quickly added with a smile, “Tiffany, you know me–I’ve always been blunt. Don’t take it personally. I didn’t mean anything by it.”
Her tactic of pping me first and then offering candy no longer worked on me.
“I know you didn’t mean anything by it, but this decision was made by your brother.” Some people aren’t worth arguing with–it’s better to respond with indifference, Hazel’s personality wasbative; the more you engaged, the more she escted. Besides, this was the Hartwells. Arguing with her would only put me at a disadvantage.
“My brother is so unreasonable. When I asked him to invest in my clothing brand, he demanded a business proposal,” Hazel grumbled before standing up and storming out.
I sat quietly on the sofa alone, wondering where my mother–inw had taken Yuna. Probably to the park outside to gossip or dance with the other elderlydies.
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Shortly after, Shawn came downstairs. Seeing me sitting alone, he walked over and said, “Why didn’t you go out to find Yuna?”
“I’m tired,” I murmured, lowering my eyes and scrolling through my phone.
Shawn suddenly sat beside me, his gaze fixed directly on my screen.
Feeling startled, I quickly locked my phone.
Shawn seemed displeased.
“Hiding something from me?” He raised an eyebrow.
I countered, “Would you let me look through your phone?”
He leaned backzily, a mocking smile ying on his lips. “Haven’t you been sneaking it into the bathroom to check every midnight?”
He caught me off guard.
The embarrassment of the past was nowid bare in his casual remark, and my face burned with shame.
“You knew?” I forcedposure, hating my past lovesick self.
“I just let you have a peace of mind. Did you really think I slept like a log?” His expression turned cold.
“It won’t happen again,” I said softly. “I’ll respect your privacy.”
Shawn let out a coldugh. “The words you said at thepany today didn’t exactly seem respectul.”
“What exactly did I say?” I frowned.
“You’re the one who spread those rumors about me and Queena sleeping together in a hotel,” he said, his voice ice–cold. “She’s an unmarried woman. Did you even consider how this would destroy her reputation?”
I choked for a moment. “If you care so much about her reputation, then how did those rumors start in the first ce?”
“I don’t care what others say, but you’re different. Every word from you is a death sentence for her. She’s not just my subordinate but also my friend. If you respect me, shouldn’t you extend that respect to my friends as well?” His tone darkened, his expression turning grim.
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I suddenlyughed and said nothing more.
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Fine. I could ept that not everyone would love me–I’d just have to love myself.
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I remembered reading a sentence in my past life–how could life be the same with just anyone?
My marriage with Shawn was already dead. I couldn’t keep living like this.
Susanna returned with Yuna and Hazel, and dinner officially began.
My father–inw, Vincent, smiled and asked me, “Tiffany, shouldn’t you and Shawn consider having another child?”
Before either of us could respond, Yuna loudly dered, “My mommy swore she wouldn’t have another baby with Daddy!”
Both Shawn and I stiffened.
“No interruptions, sweetheart. Eat your dinner,” Susanna coaxed Yuna with a smile.
Hazel shot me a nce. “Yuna is already six. If you could’ve had another, you would’ve by now. Tiffany, is there something wrong with you or my
brother?”
Shawn gave her a stern look. “Enough. We’re both perfectly fine.”