Chapter 129
âIt's alright...â Olivia said softly.
Claude wasn't sure what she meant by that.
Olivia added, âThere's a big age gap between my sister and me. We're
not very close, but sheâs nice to
me,â
Claude just asked, âHow big is the gap?â
âUm... Seven years.â
âThat's quite a gap, but I can tell you care for her.â
Olivia mumbled. âMm-hmm.â
They chatted for a bit longer before falling into silence.
After about an hour, they finally arrived at the hospital. Olivia got out of
the car and politely stood before him. âThanks, Claude.â
Claude also got out. âFor what, silly?"
Hearing him call her âsilly made Olivia feel a bit embarrassed. She
stood beside him, feeling warmth despite the chilly wind.
He looked down at her. âLet's go.â
She nodded. âOkay.â
As they walked and chatted, they reached Naomi's room. Seeing
Hillary there surprised Olivia, causing her to freeze momentarily.
Naomi noticed them at the door and smiled. âOlivia!â
Tyler, speaking with the doctor, turned to see Olivia with Claude at the
door.
Naomi was focused on Olivia, not noticing the man behind her. She
was about to invite Olivia in when she spotted Claude and looked
intrigued.
Olivia hesitated to enter and stood still. âHe's Claude, my friend's
brother.â
Naomi didnât recognize him at first, but after a closer look, she was
surprised. âClaude?â
Claude smiled at her. âLong time no see, Naomi.â
Memories flooded back. It had been a few years since their last
encounter, so his sudden appearance caught Naomi off guard.
However, as she glanced between Olivia and Claude, Naomi couldn't
shake the feeling that something was going on between them.
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There was a subtle change in Paomiâs demeanor, but then she
refocused and asked, âWhen did you come back?"
She then looked to the corner. âTyler, Claude is back.â
Tyler closed the file and handed it to the doctor. After hearing Naomi's
words, he walked over from the corner to the door. âWe've crossed
paths before.â Tyler's gaze was chilly as he looked at Claude.
Claude met his gaze, and though their expressions remained mostly
unchanged, there was an unspoken tension between them.
Naomt inquired, âWhere? Why didnât I know about it? You didn't
mention anything.â
Olivia was also curious.
Tyler didnât answer Naomi's question, but Claude just smiled.