Chapter 698

"Vincent was pursuing me a while back, but I turned him down," Hazel explained. "He kept bothering me for a few days after that but then suddenly disappeared. It would be super awkward if he's there tonight." Surprised by this revelation, Elizabeth asked, "Why didn't you tell me about this sooner?" "I was so focused on my exams at the time that I forgot to mention it. Then he vanished, so I didn't see the point in bringing it up," Hazel replied. "Mom, if he's there tonight, please don't let me sit beside him." "Of course not. But why did you reject Vincent?" Elizabeth was curious. While she had no particular feelings about Vincent, she thought he seemed decent enough compared to others, so she had not discouraged their interactions. At the hotel entrance, Hazel explained her reasons for rejecting Vincent and the complexities of the Abrams family situation. Elizabeth was shocked after hearing the full story. She commented, "We need to stay away from families like that. Your fat