After Eugene was gone, Jewel walked up to Olivia and asked, âDid Eugene explain everything to you?â Since Olivia did not have any energy left, she replied listlessly, âYes.â
Jewel observed her expression and asked, âIn that case, why the long face?â A dog-tired Olivia let out a long sigh. âIâm not sad.
Iâm just exhausted.â
âPhysically or mentally?â
âBoth.â âAlright. Since you donât want to talk about it, go and get some shut-eye,â Jewel said. âIâll head out and grab some food with North. Do you want anything?â
Olivia replied, âNope. Go ahead. Iâll get some rest now.â After they were gone, Olivia got changed and lay in bed. She did not lie as she was truly exhausted. She could understand why Eugene wanted to hide the truth from her and that his feelings for Azalea were different.
However, she could not continue loving the man without minding his relationship with another woman. Perhaps Iâm just selfish.
Her tears slid down her cheeks, but she soon wiped them off and secretly chastised herself. Why am I crying when heâs the more aggrieved one? What have I done wrong, though? Donât I deserve his love in its entirety?
All of a sudden, her phone started ringing. She picked it up and realized it was Ellenâs video call. She had been giving Olivia a call every day for the past two days, but it was her first time giving her a video call.
Olivia quickly wiped the tears from her eyes and forced a smile, pretending that nothing had happened. Then, she connected the call and said, âHi, Mrs. Nolan.â
Ellen asked with a smile, âDid you have your dinner, Olivia?â Olivia replied, âNot yet. Jewel and North are buying it for me. What about you, Mrs. Nolan?â
âIâve had my dinner. Did Eugene go looking for you?â
Olivia nodded. âYes.â
âDid he explain everything to you?â Olivia replied with a smile, âYes. Iâm sorry for making you worried.â âItâs fine. Did Eugene bully you? You must tell me if he dares to do so. Iâll teach him a lesson.â
âHeâs been treating me well.â Ellen added, âDidnât North go home with him? Can you take care of North on your own? If youâre worried he canât take good care of North, you can send him to me. Iâll look after him.â
Olivia explained, âNorth wanted to stay here. Heâll go back a few days later. Donât worry about it, Mrs. Nolan.â
Ellen then said, âOlivia, even though Eugene may appear to be callous, heâs concerned about the people around him. Heâs sincerely in love with you. Iâve never seen him so concerned about any woman before. Sometimes, he might make mistakes because heâs too cautious. You guys were separated for various reasons, and you gave birth to North under such a difficult circumstance.
You and North mustâve gone through a lot of hardship. Apart from Eugene, all of us are grateful for what youâve done. Therefore, you two must always stay together. Talk things out if there are problems. If he offends you in any way, donât start loathing him because he truly loves you. Just give him a small punishment.â
Olivia nodded. âI understand, Mrs. Nolan. Weâve made up, so please donât worry.â Ellen let out a sigh of relief. âThatâs wonderful.
Alright, Iâll stop bothering you. Give me a call if you need anything.â
After the call ended, Olivia fell into her thoughts. again. One might develop feelings for the other party after spending a long time together. What is it between us? Is it gratitude or love?
Three days later, Curtis scurried into the Nolan Groupâs presidentâs office and said, âPresident Nolan, the paternity testâs result is ready.â