Chapter 215

"This is my daughter's house. Why can't I be here?" Hazel declared brightly as she maneuvered past Maryanne and slipped inside. Upon hearing the commotion, Lily came over but was too late to intervene. "Lily, I bought some bread. Just a little something for breakfast. You don't need to worry about me. Go ahead with your plans," Hazel carried her bags of instant food straight to the kitchen. Inside, she opened the fridge and filled the empty shelves with her favorite snacks and meals as if settling in for the long haul. Maryanne's eyes widened, darting to Lily in silent question. "What is happening?" "It's fine," Lily muttered, glancing at Hazel. She could feel the frustration rising inside her, yet she was at a loss for approaching the situation. Despite her anger, Lily felt a pang of pity for Hazel. Even as her patience wore thin, she couldn't bring herself to react too harshly. Once the bags were unpacked, Hazel gave them a triumphant smile before retreating to the guest be