The narrator, Hazel, shares her story of growing up with genius parents. Her mom was a corporate lawyer, and her dad was a scientist. After her parents' divorce, Hazel's mom left with her friend, Mr. Jones, who stole Hazel's dad's research. Hazel grew up hating her mom and Mr. Jones, seeking revenge. She reunites with her childhood friend, Andy, who is now Andrew, Mr. Jones's son, at a new high school. They start dating, but Hazel's intention is to use Andrew to get to his dad. However, she develops real feelings for Andrew. When Hazel's dad falls ill, Andrew pays for his treatment, and Hazel is torn between her gratitude and her desire for revenge. At a party at Andrew's house, Hazel discovers her mom is still with Mr. Jones, and she confronts her about the past. Her mom reveals that Hazel's dad was the one who tried to steal Mr. Jones's research, not the other way around. Hazel feels ashamed and guilty for hating her mom and Mr. Jones without knowing the truth. She reconciles with her mom and moves away. Months later, Andrew finds Hazel and confesses his love, revealing that he knew her true identity all along and was waiting for her to realize her feelings for him. Hazel and Andrew reunite, and the story concludes with them expressing their love for each other.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator, Hazel, was born to two genius parents.
2. Her mom was a corporate lawyer and her dad was a genius scientist.
3. Hazel's mom was often away from home due to work, but Hazel didn't miss her because she had a close relationship with her dad.
4. Hazel's dad worked in a lab, and she would often visit him there and cause trouble.
5. Hazel's dad and his friend, Mr. Jones, would shut her out of the lab during experiments.
6. Hazel was a science genius in her class and was determined to prove herself.
7. She met a chubby kid named Andy, who was Mr. Jones's son, in the kitchen of her home.
8. Andy was a victim of bullying and didn't have many friends.
9. Hazel befriended Andy and they became inseparable.
10. Hazel's mom and Mr. Jones were having an affair, and her mom left her dad.
11. Hazel's dad lost all his money and they had to move to a smaller house.
12. Hazel's dad became depressed and withdrawn.
13. Hazel tried to cheer up her dad but nothing worked.
14. Mr. Jones was awarded as the scientist of the year for Hazel's dad's research.
15. Hazel decided to get revenge on Mr. Jones by studying harder and getting into the same high school as his son, Andrew.
16. Hazel met Andrew in school and they started dating.
17. Andrew was actually Andy, her childhood friend.
18. Hazel's plan was to use Andrew to get closer to Mr. Jones and ruin his life.
19. However, Hazel started to develop real feelings for Andrew.
20. Hazel's dad was admitted to the hospital, and Andrew paid for his treatment.
21. Hazel discovered that her mom was still with Mr. Jones and was helping him with his research.
22. Hazel's mom revealed that her dad was the one who tried to steal Mr. Jones's research, not the other way around.
23. Hazel felt ashamed and guilty for believing her dad's lies and trying to get revenge on innocent people.
24. Hazel's dad apologized for lying to her and causing her to hate her mom and Mr. Jones.
25. Hazel forgave her mom and they reconciled.
26. Hazel moved out with her mom and started a new life.
27. Andrew showed up at Hazel's new home on Christmas and revealed that he had been in love with her since they were kids.
28. Hazel and Andrew confessed their love for each other.