Chapter 865

Shawn glanced at the little troublemaker beside him and sighed. Hazel's antics were something he had grown used to. The call connected, and Vincent's desperate voice came through. He was pleading, tears thick in his words. "Hazel, I was wrong. I like you, and I shouldn't have harassed you. Please forgive me. "I have no one left. My father… he's already moved on to a new family, giving up on me. Hazel, I'm so sorry." Vincent poured his heart out, trying to paint himself as a victim worthy of her pity. But he had gravely underestimated Hazel. Before Shawn could even open his mouth, she cut in with sharp-edged sarcasm. "I'm not some saint with a heart big enough to handle your daddy issues, Vincent. But if you're desperate for motherly love, you can call me 'Mom.' I promise I'll treat you like my own." She then smirked triumphantly at Shawn. On the other end of the line, Vincent fell silent for a moment before speaking up again. "Hazel, I have no other options. Please h