Chapter 218
Olivia was grateful to Tyler for buying her things carlier that day
âWhere's the credit card I gave you?" he asked.
âIn my purse.â
âUse it.â
She looked up at him.
âYou're Mrs. Harris now. It makes sense for me to take care of you,
doesn't it? I donât want you to look like you're lacking anything. If
people who don't know us saw that, they might think I'm not treating
you right.â
He spoke softly, his voice had a warmth to it that made Olivia listen
intently. His casual black shirt made his eyes seem deeper, his face
even more striking.
Standing next to him, Olivia felt small but cared for. She couldn't deny
his grown-up charm, thinking that any woman would find him
irresistible.
âThanks, Tyler,â was all she managed to say.
âCome on,â he gestured toward the room.
Looking at the room, she realized they were sharing it. It seemed
unlikely they'd sleep separately in the Harris household. Since she was
pregnant, she thought certain things were off the table. Moreover, he
shouldn't have any desire for intimacy now.
âOh... Okay,â she replied, hesitating.
She lingered at the door, while Tyler had already moved inside. She
only followed after a moment's
pause.
âI'm pregnant now. I donât sleep well, so I'd wake up in the middle of
the night. I'll sleep on the couch, okay?" Holding a pillow, she stood
there as he came out of the bathroom in his pajamas.
âI'll take the couch.â He picked up a pillow and a blanket, heading
toward the couch.
Olivia watched him settle down on the couch, then he looked at her.
âTime to sleep.â
He seemed to be pampering her. She felt a bit guilty but decided not
to dwell on it and went to bed.
That night, she had a scary dream. In it, a child was chasing her, never
stopping. She woke up screaming, unsure if she was still dreaming or
not. She hugged the blanket to get out of the bed, attempting to shake
the child off.
As she almost fell, Tyler caught her in the dark.
âOlivia?â
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She woke up instantly, realizing she was in his arms. Still a bit
confused, she looked at him.
He caressed her cheek. âYou had a nightmare?â
It was then Olivia understood it was all a dream, and she was safe.
Staring at him, she took a moment to gather herself, feeling sore.
Tyler hugged her for a while, and even though her pregnancy wasnât
visible yet, he seemed to acknowledge the new life joining them.
"Are you okay?â he asked.
She shut her eyes.
âMm-hmm..."
"What was the dream about?â
Olivia didnât answer right away, still coming out of her fear.
In the quiet of the night, Tyler held her, helping her calm down.