Chapter 91 Striking Hard!
"Alright! Don't say anymore! Aaron, we all came out to enjoy a late-night snack today just to have a good time. What are you arguing for? Discuss this later when you're home. Even if not for the sake of Hazel, think about the child in Hazel's belly. If Hazel gets upset, it’s the baby who suffers."
Taking timely action, Kevin stood up and began to play the peacemaker with Aaron.
Kevin did not want to estrange the couple completely; his goal was merely to plant the seeds of discord in their minds.
This way, it would be easier to make his way in when he started his mission in the future. If the couple actually fell apart because of this, he’d have even fewer chances.
"Hazel, don't be angry. It's not good for the baby in your belly. Come and sit down. Let's talk this out," Scarlett also stepped forward to console Hazel, who was livid with anger.
Seeing Kevin acting as if he were resolving the conflict, Aaron grew even more infuriated.
He thought, ‘It was Kevin who had stirred things up, and now this bastard has the nerve to play mediator.’
Aaron wished he could slap Kevin right then.
But with the attention of many diners around them, Aaron cared too much about his image to make a scene and begrudgingly seated himself with a heavy snort.
Just then, the server began serving dishes. Kevin enthusiastically took some beef, tenderly placing it in Hazel's bowl, who was still fuming. "Hazel, you should eat some beef during pregnancy. It's good for both the baby and you. In fact, we shouldn't really eat barbecue today; having something light would be much better for the baby inside you."
"Thank you, Kevin. Honestly, I used to think you weren’t capable of much, with no means to sustain a household. But now, I think you are so much better than Aaron. At least you know how to cherish someone, love Scarlett with your whole heart, and be willing to give everything for her. Unlike some selfish people. Here I am, pregnant with his child, and he’s already planned how to leave me with nothing."
Hazel looked at Kevin gratefully, venting her bitterness indirectly.
[Intimacy with Hazel: +15 (0 Stranger)]
"What have I done wrong? Where have I let you down? Hazel! Do you have no conscience? The house we live in was bought by my family, and I have been covering all the expenses at home. I have been solely repaying the loan, using up all my earnings. Initially, in order to marry you, my family emptied their savings and borrowed hundreds of thousands, giving your family a gift of 250,00 dollars. How have I mistreated you in any way? All these years, you have been spending the money you earned to buy a house for your younger brother, and I have never uttered a word of complaint. Now, I have even drained our savings to buy you a BMW. Have I wronged you?"
Aaron was already incensed by Kevin’s attention to his wife, feeling like he had been cuckolded, and Hazel's irrational accusations only added fuel to the fire. The frustration that had been building up over the years began to shake Aaron uncontrollably. If it weren't for the child in Hazel’s belly, Aaron would likely have erupted into a full-blown argument right there to let everyone judge who was in the wrong.
"You scoundrel! Aaron! My parents raised me and married me off to you, so what's wrong with asking for some gifts? I bore you a child; don't you have a conscience?" Distraught by Aaron's words, Hazel felt her anger rising, her heart pounding, and immediately placed a hand over her chest, trembling.
She wanted to retort but found herself at a loss for words, becoming pale and speechless in her turmoil.
"Aaron! How could you speak like this? Isn't it normal to give gifts to your wife when marrying her? If you're unwilling to give gifts, then why even marry a wife? Look at others; some families even demand gifts worth 2 million dollars. Hazel's family asked for only 200,00 dollars, and in return, they bestowed upon you such a beautiful and accomplished wife like Hazel. You should feel grateful! Besides, Hazel married into your family! Was it easy for her parents to raise her? Having nurtured her, she became part of your family. Isn't it only right to give some gifts? Moreover, when it comes to buying a house, repaying the loan, and paying daily expenses, shouldn't these be men's responsibility? Do you expect Hazel to repay the loan, too? With no trace of Hazel's name on the property deed, why should she be liable to repay the loan? The way you talk makes me question your mindset. And do you even understand the pain women endure during childbirth? Do you realize the extent of self-sacrifice involved? The child takes on your surname upon birth, becoming a part of your family. If you truly are a man, you should not upset Hazel."
Kevin's voice carried a natural tone of indignation as he spoke up for Hazel against Aaron.
[Intimacy with Hazel: +10 (10 Acquaintance)]
[Intimacy with Hazel: +10 (20 Acquaintance)]
[Intimacy with Hazel: +10 (50 Friendly)]
Every word Kevin said struck a chord with Hazel as if he had voiced everything she had been unable to express. Now, Hazel looked at Kevin as if he was a confidant, almost wishing she could kiss him fiercely.
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