Chapter 414

Shawn asked, "You're really not going home?" Hazel responded, "Dad ate something spicy last night, and I'm not sure how he's doing today. I need to check on him. I'll go home after the exam." Shawn nodded. "Alright. Go ahead then. Call me if you need anything." When Hazel arrived at the Jefferson residence, she went straight to the living room. "Hazel, you're back? Did you have breakfast?" Juniper asked. Hazel nodded. "Yeah, Shawn took me out. Juniper, where's Dad?" "He's still in bed." Hazel hesitated before asking, "And... did Grace get into trouble last night?" Juniper chuckled. "Trouble? Oliver would never really hit her. At most, she would only get a little lecture. Don't worry about it." Despite Juniper's reassurances, Hazel couldn't shake her unease. Later that morning, when Oliver appeared, Hazel panicked and slipped out to the backyard. Sensing her fear, Oliver pretended not to notice. After breakfast, Oliver left the Jefferson residence. Only then did H