Chapter 16

Ever since Hugo learned of Hazel's injuries, he wasted no time. He sent people to investigate what happened in Southridge. What he hadn't expected was that the trail would point directly to Freddy. Hugo and Hazel had been childhood sweethearts, while Freddy had only arrived in Northbury later. Concerned that he might not fit in, Hazel had taken it upon herself to include him in everything. No matter what she and Hugo were doing, Freddy was always there with them. The three of them had once been the famously inseparable trio in Northbury. That's why it was so incomprehensible to Hugo. How could Freddy betray Hazel so terribly, all for the sake of an outsider? At Hugo's words, Freddy, who had been ready to step aside, remained still. He didn't try to dodge. Instead, he took Hugo's punch directly. The punch hit with brutal force, causing a stifled groan to escape his lips. The once aloof and proud man accepted the blame. His voice was heavy with remorse. "It was my mistake. It won'