Chapter 1316

Before long, the sound of running water echoed. Glancing at Shawn's silhouette, Hazel muttered under her breath, "Let's see how long you can hold out these next few days." With that, she grinned triumphantly and went off to enjoy herself, completely satisfied with her little scheme. The sanitary pads in her drawer remained untouched, still in their original packaging. Feeling pleased with her cleverness, Hazel shared her idea with Grace, who was facing a similar predicament. "Grace, you should try the period excuse too. I swear that it works like a charm." "Too bad for me. Oliver keeps track of my cycle better than I do." Hazel sighed. "You have my condolences." "Save your pity. You're still newly married. Just wait." … The next morning, as Shawn got ready for work, he recalled how well the concealer had worked the night before. Tugging at the half-asleep woman beside him, he said, "Hazel, wake up and cover my neck again." "No. Do it yourself. I'm sleeping," she mumbl