Chapter 1028

Grace had been carefully monitoring the room's atmosphere while gently soothing Cliff. She whispered softly, "Hush now. It's time to sleep, sweetie. I'm here..." "Hazel, you're too young to get married. I won't approve of this," Oliver stated coldly. "Grace was a year younger than me when she married you," Hazel retorted without looking up. Grace felt like she was caught in the crossfire but secretly admired Hazel's quick thinking. While she did not dare look Oliver in the eye, she had the guts to talk back to the intimidating CEO. "Is Grace's situation anything like yours?" Oliver snapped harshly. "The only difference is one was a forced marriage due to circumstances, and the other is a choice made willingly," Hazel muttered. "Hazel... Now is not the time to be rebellious," Grace warned as Oliver's face darkened with anger, effectively silencing Hazel. Knowing Grace's history, Jason deliberately avoided the age argument. "Hazel, I think you and Shawn aren't compatible. In ever