Chapter 177 - Family Outing

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It was the weekend and The Science and Technology Center was crowded with people when they arrived. Looking at the crowd in front of him, Neil's expression turned slightly displeased. However, his expression grew soft when he saw the excited look on Hazel's face.

Neil had thought that Hazel would be bored quickly after going to such a place, but Hazel seemed to be enjoying herself with various activities for her to join. 

As long as the little girl was happy, he would be happy. 

The little girl held on to Edith's hand tightly and would often turn around to ensure that the two guardians were with her all the time. The event from the last time was still vivid in her mind and Hazel did not dare to go far away from them, especially when she was at a place with a big crowd.

Neil looked at the way Edith was hugging Hazel as she explained to her something about the exhibition. He took out his phone to snap a few photos. He was about to send the picture to his mother habitually when he recalled that he has not told her that he was dating. If he suddenly sent the picture to her mother, wouldn't his mother start to suspect anything?

In the end, he could only send his mother pictures where Hazel was alone in the frame.

After walking around the Science and Technology Center for two hours, Hazel's step began to slow down. 

"Are you tired?" Neil asked. "Do you want me to carry you?" 

Hazel considered his question for a while and shook her head quickly. "No. Hazel is a big girl. I don't need you to carry me."

"Even if you're a big girl, it's not wrong for you to lean on me when you are tired," Neil pointed out. "You see, I even carry Auntie Edith the other day when she could not walk."

The little girl's eyes widened as she stared at Edith. The look on her face was as if she was wondering whether her uncle was telling her the truth or was just simply tricking her.

Edith narrowed her eyes as she looked at Neil.

Darling, could you at least give me some face in front of your niece? 

To admit that she had let Neil carry her in front of Hazel was too embarrassing!

Edith cleared her throat and tried to explain. "Last time, I sprained my ankle, remember? Your uncle helped to give me a piggyback ride because I was unable to walk."

The expression on Hazel's face was as if she was slowly accepting their logic. Turning to her uncle, Hazel then spoke shyly. "Then, can you carry me?"

Neil nodded. "Of course."

They had thought that Neil was going to crouch down so that Hazel would be able to climb on his back. However, Neil lifted Hazel high before he placed her on his shoulder. 

Hazel was startled at the sudden move and Edith quickly went forward to safeguard the little girl from falling. It was only when she was sure that Hazel would not fall that Edith took a step back. 

Neil clamped both her legs in his hands and looked up. "Don't worry. I won't let you fall. Just sit still and don't move around too much, alright?"

"Un. I know." Hazel nodded. She raised her head and was amazed at what she could see at such height. Her posture began to relax and the three of them continued to walk around until they have seen almost everything.

Once they had a late lunch at the hotel, the three of them returned to their room to rest.

Neil had sent Assistant Shawn to look for a few people to help Edith dress up for their evening while they were going out to accompany Hazel to the Science Center.

After taking a short break in the room, Edith was swiftly taken away to follow Assistant Shawn to get ready. 

Seeing that the person who was supposed to accompany her for her afternoon nap was taken away, Hazel was dumbfounded.

It was only after her uncle had explained that he was going to take Edith out to attend a social gathering in the evening that Hazel began to relax.

"Don't worry," Neil said. "You won't be alone. Uncle Shawn will look after you while we were away."

Hazel hesitated. "When will you two return?" Her expression was as if she was worried that the two were going to leave her at the hotel.

"We should come back before midnight," Neil said. "Will you be alright to stay here with Uncle Shawn? If you're not alright with it, then, I will go alone and let Auntie Edith accompany you here."

Hazel sat down quietly as she considered the idea.

She did not want to be left alone at the hotel without both of them. After she was almost kidnapped, she did not have the courage to be anywhere without either her uncle or Auntie Edith. 

But at the thought that Uncle Shawn will accompany her, Hazel thought that she would be able to part with them for a few hours. She has been staying with Nanny Ann while her uncle and auntie were at work. She should be alright to stay a few hours with Uncle Shawn. After all, this will not be the first time that her uncle had put her under Uncle Shawn's care.

Hazel nodded. "You can bring Auntie Edith with you. But you have to come back like you have promised, alright?"

His lips turned up into a smile. "I promise." 

"Pinkie promise."

Neil locked his pinkie with Hazel's and spoke, "Pinkie Promise." He pulled the little girl into a hug and kissed the top of her head. "Thank you. Next morning, I will take you to the hotel's rooftop pool. I heard that scenery was very pretty."

"Un." Hazel nodded in agreement.

Neil took out a mobile phone and handed it over to Hazel. "Take this. You can call me or Auntie Edith whenever you want and we'll answer your call. Here, let me show you." Neil taught her how to use the phone and which number she should call in case of emergency. "Now, you give it a try. Call me."

Hazel pressed a few buttons and the phone call was quickly connected. Her eyes sparkled when she saw that she was able to contact her uncle quickly.

After a while, Hazel's sleepiness drifted away and she stayed by her uncle's side as the man assured her that everything would be fine.

The doorbell rang a while later and Assistant Shawn entered the room with a few dresses in his hands.

"President Mo, these are the dresses you asked for. You can look at them and choose."

"Thank you." Neil glanced at the dresses and turned to Hazel. "Which one do you think is good for Auntie Edith?"

Hazel tapped her fingers on her chin as she walked back and forth to study the dresses. After a while, she pointed her tiny fingers at the sleeveless, long soft gold dress. "I like this one.. This one looks the best."

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