Chapter 18 Instigating Discord Is Quite a Technical Job Originally, North was supposed to start attending school today. However, he was injured. So, Olivia took him to school in the morning to register, then brought him home.
As soon as they arrived home, the doorbell rang. Thus, Olivia got up to open the door, only to see Hugo standing at the doorway with several bags of stuff in his hands.
Her expression immediately darkened. âWhat are you doing here?â
On the other hand, Hugo had a huge smile plastered on his face. âOlivia, Iâm sorry. I came over to visit you. Yesterday, Anna took that attitude with you because she was trying to get back at you for all the grievances I suffered in the past. As an adult, please donât take offense to her actions. To be honest, w-we really missed you throughout all these years.â
âThatâs enough. If you want to show off how lovey-dovey you are, do it someplace else. Donât come and make me sick. After rolling in the sheets with Anna behind my back, what grievances did you suffer?â
Upon hearing those words, he was stunned for a moment and blurted out, âHow did you know we were together?â
Her gaze was as sharp as knives as she stared unblinkingly at the man before her. âSeven years ago, I witnessed it myself. It was Anna who deliberately left the door open for me to see. That night, she gave me a glass of wine before I met up with you for our date. But in fact, she slipped something into the wine. She planned everything, including what happened to me afterward!
Hugo Gray, donât you find it terrifying? That woman sleeping right next to you is such a vicious and callous woman!â
He was utterly shocked, and his mind went blankâso much so that he couldnât even think. Then, he anxiously said, âOlivia, truth be told, I donât love Anna at all. Donât you find it pitiful that we were kept apart for so many years because of her calculative plans? I can divorce Anna; I donât even mind that you have a child. Please, give me another chance. Letâs get back together again, okay?â
Originally, Olivia wanted to sow discord between Hugo and Anna. She wanted him to go back and raise hell with Anna while she sat on the sidelines and watched.
But... this is turning out to be a job that requires a specific skillset and expertise. She was feeling so disgusted by him that she had layers and layers of goosebumps all over her body. Not only did I not manage to instigate anything between them, but I also nearly disgusted myself to death.
Therefore, she shoved at him with all her might. âGet out of here!â
However, he took the opportunity to grab her hand. âOlivia, Iâve always loved you. I know I made a mistake. Please give me another chance for us to get back together again.â
As he spoke, he forced his body inside, trying to hug her.
In the end, he was still a man. No matter how hard Olivia struggled against him, she couldnât break free from his grasp. Thus, she shouted angrily, âF*ck off!â
At that moment, a tall and large figure flashed by. Grabbing Hugo by the back collar of his shirt, he pulled him back and threw a punch at him. After that, Hugo fell to the ground.
When Olivia realized who it was, she was extremely surprised. âWhy are you here?â
Eugene glanced over at Olivia. The anger was not completely gone from his face, but his voice was much gentler. âAre you okay?â
She took a deep breath. âIâm okay.â
Then, he shot a glare at Hugo, and his gaze was frigid. âAre you going to leave? Or do you want to continue taking a beating?â
She chimed in, âIf you donât get lost right now, Iâm going to call Anna. Do you want me to do that?â
Thus, Hugo took a deep breath. âFine. I know that youâre finding it difficult to accept right now, but everything I said is sincere. Iâll come back another day.â After saying that, he left.
Subsequently, the corridor fell silent. They glanced at each other and found the atmosphere too awkward to say anything.
In the end, Olivia broke the silence. âMr. Nolan, thank you for just now.â
âItâs nothing,â Eugene said. Then, he glanced at North, who was standing inside the house. âAre you alright?â
At first, North had been recording everything inside the house. Then, he saw his dadâs cool side as soon as he came out.
Hence, he was very satisfied at the sight of his dad acting like a hero and saving a damsel in distress. Pretending to limp as he walked over to Eugene, he put on a pitiful and cute act. âUncle Eugene, my knee hurts.â
Eugene had already noticed the gauze wrapping around the little guyâs knee. Scowling fiercely, his expression became very solemn. Then, he walked over, bent down, and carried him in his arms. âLet me see.â He wanted to check the wound.
However, North furrowed his little brows and blocked Eugeneâs hand from touching his wound. He said in a distressed voice, âDonât touch it, Uncle Eugene. It hurts...â
Olivia was appalled by the scene in front of her. This little b*stard is pretending! He is deliberately acting pitiful! His wound isnât that serious! Besides, he didnât make a single complaint just now. He clearly has taken a liking to Eugene and is intentionally making Eugene feel bad for him.
Northâs eyes sparkled. âUncle Eugene, did you come here looking for Mommy? Then, why donât you come inside and have a seat?â While saying that, he deliberately limped and led Eugene into the house by the hand.
Oliviaâs almond-shaped eyes widened into circles. She gave that sly little b*stard a warning glare. Just who do you think you are to invite him into the house?! To her surprise, that little b*stard didnât even spare her a glance. On the other hand, Eugene looked at her inquiringly.
Therefore, Olivia smiled brightly and bit the bullet, saying, âMr. Nolan, why donât you come inside and have a cup of tea?â