Chapter 517

Hugh secretly observed Hazel all this while. It was hard to determine how much her words got through to him.

His gaze reminded her of a poisonous snake.

Hazel forced herself to remain calm.

"Why do you wear a mask," Hugh asked a seemingly unrelated question.

Hazel's heart trembled nervously. "I have a cold and don't want to spread it to anyone."

Hugh looked away and put down the wine glass. "Since