Chapter 1071

At the supermarket. Hazel rarely went grocery shopping and was unfamiliar with the store's layout. Like a curious child, she kept glancing around in wonder. Frederick pushed the shopping cart with one hand while holding her with the other, effortlessly navigating toward the fresh produce section. After picking out a fish and handing it to the store clerk to clean, he led Hazel to the snack aisle. One by one, he loaded the cart with the same treats he used to buy for his daughter when she was little. Watching him fill the cart, Hazel seemed lost in thought. Only when it was nearly overflowing did she finally ask, "Do you like snacks?" Frederick smiled warmly and ruffled her hair. "These are for you!" Hearing this, Hazel wasted no time in removing most of the snacks he had picked, leaving only high-calorie, high-protein items like chocolate and beef jerky—foods that could quickly replenish energy. Frederick studied her clear, bright eyes and asked seriously, "Why do you prefer these?" Mo