Chapter 299

Peter consoled Oliver and encouraged him to move on from the past. Gradually, Oliver's disappointment deepened into despair. Jason accepted Peter's assurance and came to terms with the belief that Hazel was no longer alive. The three of them spent a long time chatting in the study. Meanwhile, Grace had discovered all five of Oliver's hidden gifts for her. Overjoyed, she rolled around on the bed, took pictures, and prepared to post them on Instagram. Her caption read, "One of the perks of having a husband: never missing out on gifts when he's back from a business trip. He always looks out for me." Before posting, she made sure to block a specific person from seeing her update. An hour later, Oliver returned to the bedroom, feeling burdened by the heavy conversation he'd had. Noticing Grace's happiness, he decided to let her enjoy the moment without interruption. "Grace, I'm going to take a shower," he said. "Okay," Grace replied, continuing to photograph her gifts on the bed. A s