Chapter 283

Hazel's heart swelled with warmth as she caught sight of her mother's confused face, her eyes crinkling at the corners with a smile. Yet beneath the surface, a wave of concern churned within her.

Hazel could sense her mother's confusion, a tangled mess of thoughts. She knows her mother must be thinking about many things now, and she must be wondering how Marcus did it. She needs to tell her before her head explodes.

Hazel replied to her mother's questions.

“Yes, he's working again.”

Hazel began, her voice steady but tinged with the weight of her worry that her mother would demand things from Marcus, knowing he has money, which isn't good, but not also telling her she would disturb her to say the sources of Marcus money, and she might even start accusing her of having a secret lover in front of Marcus, which she doesn't like.

Hazel added.

“And this time, he's working for himself.”

Penelope's brow furrowed confused, her lips parting slightly in disbelief at Hazel's words.

How could Ma