Chapter 234

"Now I understand where my talent comes from. I've never heard you curse before, Mom," Jenny said and laughed. "So it skipped a generation. I should thank Grandma more often." "You two..." Hazel's eyes reddened as she realized the two younger women were trying to comfort her. "Mom." Jenny gently leaned her head on Hazel's shoulder. "Was Grandma always like this? Did she yell at you when you were a kid?" Hazel sighed bitterly. "Yes. She always favored your uncle and thought I was a burden. Marrying your dad was my way of escaping from home and getting away from all that." Jenny and Bethany both frowned, feeling sorry for Hazel. Hazel took their hands in hers. "But you know what? I was wrong. They say marriage is a woman's second life. We don't get a choice in our first life, but in the second one..." She patted their hands. "You two need to choose wisely." "Mom." Jenny's voice trembled as she fought back tears. "Do you regret it now?" "Silly, of course not," Hazel said, her voic