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.

Aiden’s wife. You need to act like it. Don’t bring

that, Fiona took out her phone. Now certain that Aiden was with Raina, she flew into a rage

was like a death summons. "I

received a text. He opened it. It was from Hazel. "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

the last dish out from

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

stood up, staring at her for a few seconds. "I have to

didn’t even last ten seconds. She gave a strained laugh and asked, puzzled, "Is there something at the office

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

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

moment Aiden left, Raina’s face

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eyes. She, after all, had been the first to know Aiden was with Raina, and had even

it is now, the more terrifying

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

agile and deftly

handsome look and coolest posture. He strode in

much of a badass Aiden is,

his mother on the matter of Raina Lowell, he almost never went against

but you just won’t listen! You insist on defying me, don’t you?" Fiona’s voice was shrill.

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

completely ignored while you spend every day with that