When the Contract Marriage Ended, He Stayed

Chapter 25: Aiden Xavier, Thank You So Very Much!

When Hazel Hawthorne returned home, she saw Fiona Forrest sitting in the living room as a servant gave a report. Ever since she had moved into this house, every servant had been arranged by Fiona; even Aiden Xavier had no right to object.

Hazel Hawthorne was also well aware that the servants would faithfully report everything that happened in the house to Fiona Forrest.

When Fiona Forrest saw Hazel Hawthorne enter, she smiled and beckoned to her. "Hazel, if you’re sick, you should be resting at home. Why are you still going out to work?"

"I’m already fine. It was just a small cold. I probably caught a chill because I forgot to close the window last night. Mom, why didn’t you let me know you were coming? I would have had the kitchen prepare dinner."

Fiona Forrest glanced toward the doorway. "You’re sick. Why didn’t Aiden come back with you? Doesn’t he know sick people need to be taken care of? As your husband, he doesn’t even know something so basic?"

’It sounded like she was scolding Aiden, but Hazel knew Fiona only had one son. How could she truly bear to blame him? It was just her way of letting Hazel know that no matter how many women Aiden had on the side, she was on her side.’

But for that alone, Hazel was still touched.

"Something came up at the company, so Aiden hasn’t left work yet," Hazel said with a smile. ’Besides,’ she thought, ’Aiden is busy with Raina Lowell right now. What time would he have to take care of me? I’m considerate enough not to bother such an exalted personage.’

"You’re just too considerate of Aiden. Do you really think company business can be wrapped up in just a few hours? Taking care of his wife is his responsibility. You can’t let him get away with everything. When you need to put him to work, you put him to work."

Hazel held Fiona’s hand. "Mom, I understand. Don’t worry."

Fiona stared at Hazel for a long moment, then something seemed to occur to her. "Is Aiden with that homewrecker, Raina Lowell? I heard she was hospitalized, too."

Aiden was, in fact, with Raina. ’But even if Mom finds out, it absolutely cannot be from me,’ Hazel thought. She rushed to cover for Aiden, but the faster she reacted, the more suspicious Fiona became.

just going in one ear and out the other? You’re Aiden’s wife. You need to

Now certain that Aiden was with Raina, she flew into a rage and dialed

Fiona’s furious voice was like a death summons.

"Mom’s at the house. She knows you’re with Raina and she’s furious. You’d better get back here and clean up your own mess. I can’t help you with

brought the last dish out from the kitchen and said softly, "Aiden, we can

learned to make. I’m not sure if you’ll like them. If you don’t, I’ll

up, staring at her for a few

gave a strained laugh and asked, puzzled, "Is there something at the office you need to go

up at the office." Seeing Raina’s crestfallen face and the way she stared at him, unable to let go, Aiden stepped forward, stroked her hair, and

before she finally spoke. "Go on, Aiden. You go handle your business. I’ll be fine on

moment Aiden left,

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room, not daring to meet Fiona’s eyes. She, after all, had been the first to know Aiden was with Raina, and had even helped him cover

now, the more terrifying the

hour later when Aiden finally rushed back. The moment he stepped in the door, Hazel frantically tried to signal him with her eyes, only to see Fiona snatch

Aiden was agile and deftly dodged

strode

much of a badass Aiden is, he still has to bow his

on the matter of Raina Lowell, he almost

seeing that homewrecker Raina, but you just won’t listen! You insist on defying me, don’t you?" Fiona’s voice was shrill. As Aiden drew closer, she caught the scent of a woman’s

you would like such a cheap-smelling perfume. It’s the kind of trash you’d find on the street that no one would give

Raina? Did she cast a spell on you? Did she slip you a love potion? You leave Hazel at home completely ignored while you spend every day with that woman? What, is she on her deathbed or something?" Fiona raged,