The family's secret

'I guess rich mothers-in-law really are cunning and brilliant,' Hazel thought.

Her first gandmother might have been bossy and arrogant, but to Hazel, Mrs. Mary seemed like a wolf in sheep's clothing. It would be easier to please the likes of her grandmother than to deal with someone like Zac's mom.

'I should probably keep my eyes on her so I can figure out her next move. Otherwise, I might find myself in danger.' Hazel held her breath.

This time, Zac didn't oppose her. He always did things in a proper way to avoid humiliating his mother in front of others. Zac looked at Hazel and nodded slightly, and then she walked up to Mary and sat beside her.

Valery walked towards Zac and smugly took the seat beside him. She always took comfort in the fact that his family had regarded her as someone who had the only right to be by his side. That even though Hazel was his legal wife, she still wouldn't be acknowledged and would only be considered as his mistress. Mistr