Chapter 41: For her

After returning from the old mansion of Jack's family, Hazel was full of doubts. Anita didn't answer her, just stared at her coldly with resentment for a long time before saying contemptuously, "Hazel, you did this to yourself. Have you forgotten?Ha!I really don't know whether to say you have a big heart or what. How can there be a woman like you in the world? You look good and can act cute, but your heart is so wicked."

What did she do to make Anita hate her so much? This question had been bothering her all night, and she even had a nightmare. In the dream, Anita was chasing her with a knife, calling her all sort of names.

She spent another day in the company in a daze,and after work, she didn't stay long because she had to rush to buy a birthday gift. She grabbed her bag and hurried out.

"Hazel!"

Hearing the voice, Hazel looked over and saw Anna standing by the fountain in front of Global gate waving at her with a bright smile.

"I thought you said you wouldn't be back for another two days?"Hazel ran over, overjoyed.

"I wanted to surprise you!" Anna hugged her and said, "I missed you so much, Sister! I took a shower at home and came out to find you. Aren't you touched?"

Hazel nodded, feeling much better seeing her best friend. "You've got darker and thinner."

Anna din't care at all. "The altitude is high there, and the UV rays are strong. How can I not get dark? And the food doesn't suit my taste, but let's just say I'm loosing weight. You don't look so good either. Look at your dark circles.

Hazel shrugged. "Just didn't sleep well."

"What's wrong? Bad mood?" Anna put her hand on Hazel's shoulder. "It's dinner time. Let's find a place to eat and chat."

An hour later, Hazel and Anna were sitting in a private room, with a table full of dishes in front of them. While Anna was eating heartily, Hazel had no appetite.

"Hey! Why are you looking so sad?" Anna had food in her mouth and her speech was a bit unclear. "It's no use worrying about those things."

"Aunt Anita has been really hostile towards me. At first, it was because I married Jack," She paused, "But yesterday I found out that it might not just be because of that. I can't understand why she would say that I almost killed him."

"How would I know?" Anna stopped her eating. "I used to think she was pretty nice. Is there any other misunderstanding between both families? She won't say, why don't you ask Jack?"

"I have thought about that," Hazel frowned, "but now Jack and I are not getting along very well. It's not just that he speaks rudely to me, but it's seems like he doesn't like me no matter what. There are two times when I couldn't help but argued with him, but it turned out that I was the one who suffered. And, just taking this matter as an example, he might not tell me. Maybe...he'll even mock me."

Anna nodded, "From what you just said about your relationship, it's not impossible. How about... I ask Noah when I have time? He might know something, after all, he gas a good relationship with Jack."

Hazel thought for a moment, "Okay, I won't feel comfortable if I don't ask."

"Then it's settled, don't worry about it," Anna picked up a chicken leg for her, "Jack's birthday is tomorrow, right? No matter how he treats you, you're his wife now, and the old man has spoken. If Jack doesn't buy you anything, you can't dress too casually, right? Hurry up and eat, we'll go shopping for clothes after."

With Anna's comfort, Hazel's mood improved. After they finished eating, they went to the nearby mall together.

Because the time was tight, Hazel also had to think of how to arrange Jack's birthday party. They didn't wander around the mall and went straight to the fifth floor.

Coincidentally, when the elevator was about to reach the second floor, Anna pointed to a jewelry store and said, "Hazel, isn't that your husband?"

The marriage between Hazel and Jack was not a natural match, and they hadn't announced it publicly. So when Hazel heard the word "husband" she was a bit confused.

Isn't Jack who's your husband, you fool!" Anna sighed and pointed in the direction of the man standing with his back to the door. Who else could it be but Jack?

"What's he doing there like a big man?" Anna suddenly had an idea. "Could he really be going to buy you jewelry?"

Anna was straightforward and had a fiery temper. In her own words, "Life is short, why should I be unhappy? Cry if you to want to cry, curse of you want to curse, laugh if you're happy, and never use your brain if you can use your hands. Using your brain is tiring and will shorten your life."

"You think..." Hazel was about to say to that Anna was thinking too much, but suddenly remembered what Grandpa had said, and stopped herself, looking at Jack's tall figure, her heart beating faster.

Anna grinned and pulled her off the elevator. "Come on, he's right there. Let's go pick out a style you like."

Hazel was afraid that Jack would be unhappy to see her, but she couldn't resist her excitement .

"Hey!" Anna slapped Jack's shoulder and smiled brightly, "Long time no see, Jack!"

Jack turned around and looked at Anna. He glanced at Hazel, his eyed indifferent.

Hazel didn't say anything, and looked down at her feet.

Anna sighed inwardly, her smile even bigger. "Jack, buying jewelry?"

Jack made a noncommittal sound and took out a card from his wallet. "Wrap it up," He said to the salesperson.

Hazel quickly glanced at the necklace Jack had chosen. It was a unique design from a big brand, with a thin chain strung with two petal flower, the design was simple and elegant.

"Is this the one you bought for her?" Anna asked with a smile, referring to the necklace they saw at the auction. She knew it was meant for Ashley. Even though she knew it was not as expensive as the other one, she couldn't help but feel happy, and her heart was even more excited.

"Buying for Hazel?" Anna asked with a grin.

Jack frowned slightly, his face much darker than before. He looked at Hazel and his eyes deepened.

Hazel noticed his gaze and looked up to him, about to explain, but Anna interrupted with a laugh, "Jack, I know what you're thinking. It's not Hazel who told me, it's Noah."

Jack pursed his lips, withdrew his gaze and his face softened a bit.

"Oh, by the way, Jack," Anna spoke directly, "since we happen to meet here, why don't we go buy a dress for Hazel together? It will fit better for the whole night, won't it?"

Jack replied firmly, "NO time."

Just then, the salesperson brought the package necklace in a gift box, and his card over. "Mr. Jack here's your card. The necklace has been packaged."

Jack took it and was about to leave when Anna boldly grabbed him, "Jack, you've come to buy jewelry. It won't take much time to pick out a dress. After all, Jack is also your...."

Before she could finish her sentence, Jack gave her a cold look. She coughed and said, "Okay, I won't say it. Men's taste is much more poisonous than women's anyway. Besides, it's mainly for you to look at. Why not go together?