Chapter 388 - Play Nice

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Alex showed up at Mo's residence early in the morning. He alighted from his vehicle and took a couple of deep breaths before he walked over to the door and pressed the doorbell.

The door swung open and his expression turned frigid upon meeting a certain iceblock.

Alex inhaled sharply and muttered, "Good morning."

Neil narrowed his eyes as he looked at the pig that was eyeing his little cabbage. After a while, he stepped aside to let him in. "Come in."

Seeing that the man had let him in without saying anything much frightened him. At this time, Alex was wondering if he had perhaps misheard things, or perhaps, this was a trap. If he walked through the door, would he end up being killed instead?

"Alex, you're here." Edith walked out from a corner and looked at him with a smile. She sauntered towards her husband and wrapped her arms around his waist. Then, she looked at Alex again. "Come on in and join us for breakfast." Seeing his hesitation, she then continued to persuade, "Hazel is still getting ready. She should come down soon."

Alex clenched his fist. He glanced at Neil before he entered the house and followed an auntie towards the dining area.

Edith watched as Alex went farther inside and turned to her husband. There was a warning look on her expression. "Play nice."

"I did not do anything," Neil said with a sigh. He noticed that there was no one around and sneaked to press kiss her on her slender neck. His eyes darkened when he heard her soft hum.

"Quit playing around. The kids are still around." Edith turned around and poked her husband on his chest. "You're going out with Hazel and Alex later. Don't make trouble for them, alright?"

Neil raised a brow. "You don't trust me?"

Edith cupped her hands on his cheek and tiptoed to kiss his lips."Iceblock Mo, I'm just afraid that you were going to frighten that poor boy if you continued to wear that cold expression."

Neil laughed upon hearing that words. It has been a while since his wife had called him 'Iceblock Mo'.

Her hands started to pull at the corner of his lips, making him smile. "There. This expression is better." Edith leaned forward to peck his lips again. "My handsome man."

Neil was slightly in a daze as he recalled the first time his wife had done something like this. At that time, she had a little drink and spoke to him honestly about liking the look on his face when he smiled.

He thought about how his wife liked him smiling and his lips tilted into a warm smile.

"Hazel is now dating Alex. Don't make things difficult for him, alright?" Edith reminded him again.

"You… liked that boy?"

Edith laughed. "I watched Alex as he grew up. How can I not like him? Besides… what matters most is whether Hazel liked him or not. Since Hazel chose to be with him, how can I not like him? Hazel is a smart girl. I believe in her choice."

Neil pursed his lips, knowing that he could not win an argument with his wife. 

After a while, Hazel walked down the stairs and grabbed something light for breakfast as she did not have an appetite. Then, the three of them walked out to head to the cemetery. 

Neil looked at the couple in front of him and was a little unhappy. However, he still remembers his wife's reminder not to make trouble for Alex and had no choice but to keep his mouth shut.

Moreover, it was Hazel's parents' death anniversary and he did not want to make his niece unhappy. Even if he had a few words that he wanted to say to Alex, Neil decided to wait until later.

Neil looked at Alex's AUDI parked at the side and turned to Hazel. "You go and take Alex's car. I will let the driver take me to the cemetery."

"Uncle, we are not going together?" Hazel asked.

"Hmm… I still have to go to the office afterward," Neil said. "It would be convenient if we go out separately." He glanced at the helpers who were helping to carry a few stuff to Alex's car and turned to Hazel again. "I'll head over first and wait for you there."

Hazel thought of the situation and agreed. She hopped into the passenger's seat and sat quietly as Alex drove to the cemetery. 

When they arrived, Hazel cradled the bouquets in her arms and let Alex help her carry a few other things. Her uncle had arrived a few minutes earlier. From a distance, Hazel could see that her uncle was talking to her parents and had a few drinks. 

She hesitated and decided to give him a few minutes to be alone. Once she saw that her uncle was no longer talking, Hazel stepped forward and stopped in front of the tomb. She placed the bouquet down, gave her parents her bow and stood beside her uncle.

Neil looked at his niece and put his arms around her shoulders, patting her softly and Hazel leaned on his shoulders.

The two of them stayed that way for a long time as they stared at the tomb. No one knew what was going through their mind. 

After a while, Neil heaved a long breath before he looked at Hazel. "Alright. I have to go now. Don't stay here for too long."

Hazel nodded. "Un. I know."

Neil hugged his little girl and kissed her forehead. Then he gave her a light pat on the shoulder and turned to Alex. "Look after her."

Alex was a little surprised when the man spoke to him. However, he quickly composed himself and nodded. "I will."

Both Alex and Hazel watched her uncle as he left with the driver following him closely by his side. Once her uncle was no longer visible, Hazel turned to look at the tomb again.

Alex stepped closer to her and let the girl lay her head on his chest. Sensing that her mood was not right, Alex decided to keep quiet. A frown appeared on his face as he was reminded of what Hazel had told him about her parents' death.

Subconsciously, Alex held the woman in his arms tighter, channeling his support to her.

After a while, Hazel tilted her head up and watched Alex's profile from the side.

As if noticing her gaze, Alex lowered his head and met her eyes. A faint smile curled on his lips and Alex lowered to peck at her hair. 

Her eyes fluttered. Hazel pulled away from him and chuckled. "I forgot."

Alex shot her an inquiring gaze. "What did you forget about?"

Hazel did not answer and instead, intertwined their hands together and held him tightly. Then, she turned to the tomb again and spoke, "Mama, Papa, let me introduce you. This is my boyfriend. Alex He."

Alex turned to Hazel, slightly surprised by her introduction. Seeing her expectant gaze, Alex then turned to look at the faded photograph.. "Uncle, Auntie, Hello."

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