Chapter 250 - Hazel's Bouquet

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It was the first time for Neil to invite a few more people to his house and with the presence of those unusual guests, the house became especially lively.

At this time, Neil was discussing a few things with Henry in a low voice. His gaze however was trained on his niece who was playing around with her friend, Alex. His thought was on the words that Edith had said to him.

Earlier, Neil had wanted to joke with his niece when he suggested she find herself a boyfriend. In his thought, Hazel was still young and the little girl had not shown her interest in the opposite gender.

It was not until Edith reminded him about Alex's existence that Neil started to worry about the possibility that Hazel will have a boyfriend someday. He had just reconnected with Hazel after the two decided to live together. 

Neil was starting to enjoy the feeling of having the little girl around the house. He began to understand why his brother, Adam, would often find him to brag about whatever his daughter had done for him.

Hazel was such an adorable and obedient child. Now that their relationship was closer, Neil began to like her more and would spoil her with anything she wanted. However, he was not ready to imagine that Hazel would date another boy.

However, from the moment Alex had stepped into the house, his little girl has been spending her time with Alex and had not come over to look for him once. Seeing this situation, Neil was a little unhappy but was not brave enough to try and separate those two. 

The two were only children. It was not easy for Hazel to make a friend and she would be unhappy if he had tried to prevent her from playing with her friend. Moreover, Edith would definitely laugh at him if he had tried to do that. Fortunately, Jamie had arrived with Henry. Seeing that the woman was eager to accompany Hazel, Neil could only let her watch the two kids for him.

At this time, the doorbell rang again. Neil went over to the door in a hurry and was a little disappointed when he saw Aaron at his door. Neil glanced at the box in Aaron's hand and then went to look at his face again.

"Why are you here?"

Aaron hesitated upon hearing the question. "This… you invited me to come, remember?" 

Or perhaps he had read Edith's message wrongly? Aaron was pretty sure that Edith had sent a message to him a few days ago to invite him to their house for a little gathering between friends. He checked the calendar, realized that it was Edith's birthday, and decided to make time to come over.

If he had known that he was going to face President Mo's unfriendly gaze, Aaron would rather arrange another meeting with Edith to deliver her birthday gift.

Neil narrowed his eyes at Aaron and slowly turned around when he heard the sound of footsteps approaching. 

"Who is it?" Edith asked. She turned to Aaron and her expression brightened up a little bit. "Aaron, you're here."

Aaron quickly moved his gaze to Edith and thrust the birthday present to her. "Happy birthday."

Edith looked at the wrapped gift and smiled. At this time, the elevator behind Aaron slid open and a delivery man walked out with a bouquet in his hand.

Neil quickly ignored Aaron to call the delivery man over. The two exchanged a few words before Neil signed his name and accepted the bouquet. 

Edith watched the whole scene and her gaze stayed with Neil as he turned into the house with that bouquet. A chuckle escaped her knowing well what her boyfriend wanted to do. Shaking her head helplessly, Edith then stepped aside to let Aaron in.

"The food should be ready soon," Edith said. "Just stay around to chat for a while. Lily's husband, Ethan, is also here."

Aaron heaved a sigh knowing that there was someone he was familiar with at the gathering. At least, he would not be feeling awkward. Stepping inside, Aaron started to look around the house. He paused and turned to Edith. "I thought this place would be bigger."

Edith laughed. 

Before Hazel came to live with him, Neil had always lived alone. He had bought the duplex and did not mind the size. He had thought that living in a bigger house alone would be too lonely. Moreover, with a smaller space, he did not have to hire too many people to clean up the house. 

Edith's gaze found Neil who was in the middle of giving the bouquet to Hazel. She could not hear what he had said to the little girl but could make a rough guess at it.

The overprotective uncle would probably tell his niece that she was too young to find herself a boyfriend. Therefore, until she was old enough to have a boyfriend, he would continue to be that person who would give her flowers.

Whatever it is, Hazel looked very happy to receive the bouquet from her uncle. Although hers was not as big as Edith, Hazel was satisfied with it.

"That's right," Aaron spoke again. "Have you told your grandpa about this living arrangement?"

Edith looked away with a guilty expression and shook her head. "I told him that Neil and I were dating, but haven't mentioned anything about living together."

Aaron raised a brow. "What are you worried about?"

"Of course, I'm worried that Grandpa would suddenly invite Neil to go fishing and come back alone."

Aaron laughed at her words. It was not a secret that Grandpa Qian loved his granddaughter the most. Aaron could not imagine what would the old man dry to do if he ever finds out that his granddaughter was living together with Neil.

Soon, Auntie Emma announced that the meal had finished. Everyone sat around the table and ate as they chatted happily. Once they have finished the meal, everyone sat around to chat in the living room.

Edith was still chatting with Lily about her pregnancy when the crowd had suddenly started to sing her a birthday song.

Turning around, her gaze softened as Edith watched Neil stood at the dining area with a birthday cake. The two gazed into each other's eyes and the birthday song had slowly faded in the background.

Her lips could not stop smiling as Edith thought of his arrangement for her birthday. It was only a small celebration with close friends, but Edith thought that it was a good one.

However, as they continued to stare at each other, Edith began to feel that there was something strange about Neil. 

Her man was someone who had confidence in whatever he does, but at this time, Edith thought that she could see a glimpse of anxiety in his eyes.

Did she see things wrongly?

As Edith pondered over the question, the crowd had stopped signing and they were urging her to make a wish and blow the candle. Edith obediently do as she was told and the cheering and applauding filled the air.

Henry stepped forward to help Neil with the cake and shot his friend a look.

Just as Edith was about to go and cut the cake, Neil had pulled at her hand, forcing her to face him. Before she could ask what was he going to do, the man had knelt on one knee in front of her. In his hand, was a red jewelry box. 

Edith stared at the sparkling ring in the box and felt her breath halted.

"Edith Qian, will you marry me?"

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