Chapter 1024

"It hasn't gone that far. He's the one who deceived everyone, but no one believes my explanations," Hazel explained desperately. Grace frowned and said, "That's impossible. Even if Shawn were lying, Mr. and Mrs. Prescott wouldn't believe him without proof." "That's exactly what's so frustrating!" Hazel exclaimed, nearly beside herself. "I dug my own grave, and fate decided to help Shawn! "That afternoon, I boldly kissed him on the corner of his mouth for the first time and sent the photo to Annie just to spite her. Then that night, well... My robe wasn't fastened properly, and he kissed me there." Grace asked, "Where?" Hazel blushed deeply before continuing, "He saw the birthmark below my chest and used that information to convince my parents about our relationship. They believed him completely." Grace's eyes widened in shock. "What happened next?" Hazel recounted everything that had happened recently and looked up at Grace helplessly. "What should I do, Grace?" Grace carefu