When the Contract Marriage Ended, He Stayed

Chapter 49 Human Shield

Aiden Xavier’s timing was perfect, but it meant Hazel Hawthorne was exhausted from running. She braced one hand against the car window, gazing breathlessly at the dapper Aiden Xavier. Panting, she said, "What’s so urgent that you needed me to come down this very second?"

"Raina Lowell is throwing a fit about being discharged. I ran into paparazzi downstairs. I need you with me so I can go up."

Doubt filled Hazel Hawthorne’s face, and anger flared in her wide eyes. She stared at Aiden Xavier in disbelief. "Just for this? If there are paparazzi at the entrance, just find another way up. Don’t tell me they’re covering every single entrance."

"Correct. If I go see her alone, the paparazzi will have a field day. If you’re with me, it’s explainable."

Hazel Hawthorne’s expression was one of pure impatience. She could have accepted running down here if it had been for something truly important. But no, it was just because Raina Lowell was throwing a fit, and he was in such a rush to pacify her that he had to drag Hazel along.

"Aiden Xavier, the world doesn’t revolve around you. You’re free to revolve around Raina Lowell, and I won’t get in your way. But she’s your problem, not mine. I have no obligation to humor this insanity."

Hazel Hawthorne reined in her anger, keeping her tone toward Aiden Xavier just barely under control. "You’re Aiden Xavier. If you want to get in, you’ll find a way. You don’t need me."

"Your time is precious, and so is mine." Hazel Hawthorne stared intently at Aiden Xavier and took a deep breath. "I’ve told you before, I don’t want to be involved with you and Raina Lowell. Can you please keep me out of your business with her?"

"Get in the car." It was as if Aiden Xavier hadn’t heard a word she’d said, his resolve that she would accompany him unshaken.

Hazel Hawthorne stood outside the car, her anger flaring at his unyielding attitude. She was about to turn and walk away when she heard Aiden Xavier say impassively, "Your father asked me for another hundred million the day before yesterday."

Hazel Hawthorne froze mid-step. She turned back slowly. "Why didn’t I know about this?"

"Since when does your father ask for your permission to take my money?" Aiden Xavier retracted his gaze. "The agreement is very clear. There are necessary occasions where your presence is required."

Hazel Hawthorne’s face was livid. She couldn’t believe Harrison Hawthorne had gone

"Correct."

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we keep standing here

Hawthorne was left speechless. The area was

the car and sat beside Aiden Xavier, her expression

his eyes. "I

to destroy the Hawthorne

Aiden Xavier deliberately paused for a few seconds in front of Hazel Hawthorne as

to link her arm with his. They looked just

rapidly. CLICK. CLICK. The

glanced up at Aiden Xavier and sneered, "Young Master Xavier’s love life is as sensational as any movie

Xavier knew she was mocking him

Aiden Xavier ignored her, Hazel Hawthorne continued to mutter to herself, a bright smile on her face. To any onlooker, it would seem as if she and Aiden Xavier

aren’t as lucky as Raina Lowell, are they? You even dragged me here to act as a human shield, all to protect her." Hazel Hawthorne clicked her tongue. Catching a glimpse of Aiden Xavier’s utterly indifferent expression out of the corner of her eye, she instantly lost

on a one-woman show gets tiring after a while,’ she

arguing with the private nurse inside. She could perfectly picture the expression on Raina’s face, but she

it out,’ Hazel Hawthorne mused. ’Does Aiden Xavier just have a thing for

several seconds. Hazel Hawthorne instinctively released his arm,

Hazel Hawthorne rolling her eyes at him before pushing

mess. The moment Aiden Xavier appeared, she threw herself into his arms. Leaning against his chest, she was sobbing