Chapter 1035

Elizabeth gently patted Cliff as she spoke. "Peter, Hazel is your flesh and blood. No one can trick her away from you." Peter refused to acknowledge these diplomatic words. James listened intently from the side, carefully observing both the Prescott parents and Shawn as if studying their approach. Charlie explained, "The children's relationship has developed naturally to this point. As parents, what can we do besides support them? "I'm also Hazel's father. At first, I didn't approve either. I had the same thoughts as you. I wanted to teach Shawn a lesson. But if we hurt Shawn, we'd only end up hurting Hazel, too." "Hazel wouldn't care," Peter stated firmly. "Dad, I actually would care a little," said Hazel. She was freshly showered and changed as she strode into the room. Her confidence was evident as she walked toward the Prescott family, looking like she planned to sit with them. Juniper noticed Peter's face darken and cleared her throat loudly as a warning. Hazel continued