Chapter 168
Unfinished Business with You
Chapter 168
Eugene really liked Olivia?
She instinctively took a step back as confusion and fear etched across her face. âE-Eugene, are you
joking with me?â
Eugene took a step forward.
Olivia instinctively took another step back.
Eugene frowned at that as he reached out to grab her hand. Seeing that she was still struggling, he
pushed her against the wall and inched closer. Immediately, the distance between them was reduced to
none.
Eugeneâs voice was low and raspy, making her feel somewhat safe. âDonât be afraid. I wonât force you
to accept me, but I just wanted to tell you how I feel. Olivia, I really like you!â
Olivia felt as if thousands of horses had just stomped past her chest. She didnât know why her body
reacted so uncontrollably. She was already a mother of a seven-year-old child and had received tons of
confession in the past. Was it really necessary to react this way?
Olivia instinctively pushed him away. âL-Let go off me first.â
Who in their right mind would press someone against the wall and confess to them? This scenario
seems more like a robbery, no?
Eugene backed away a little before he asked with his raspy voice, âDo you have anything you want to
ask me?â
Oliviaâs dumbfounded mind started churning at that. âW-Why do you like me?â
Hand in his pocket, although he looked like he was trying to act cool, he still looked slightly out of place.
âIâll answer this formally. Youâre smart, gorgeous, and have an attitude. Youâre also a competent person,
making you an ideal girlfriend.â
Olivia frowned upon hearing his âformalâ answer. âIs there an informal version?â
âIf I tell you that I donât know why I like you, would you think that Iâm just trying to brush you off? To be
honest, Iâm unsure myself. I only know that I was quite embarrassed when I misunderstood you initially,
so I wanted to make it up to you. However, the more I know you, the more I realized that youâre soâ¦â
Eugene suddenly lowered his head and chuckled before he looked up at her and said, âAdorable!â
Olivia facepalmed. That word really didnât suit her at all.
Even Olivia herself didnât think that she was cute.
âMy emotions started to change along with yours. I could feel your happiness, your sadness. I canât
control my temper when I see you getting wronged, and I want to tear apart those who bullied you. I
couldnât fall asleep after I heard that you like another man. I didnât want to confess to you so soon
because I wanted it to happen naturally when you finally fall in love with me as well, but⦠I canât stand
it anymore. Iâm so terrified. Iâm terrified that you might really fall in love with another person.â
Eugene stared at her intently. Then, he inched closer to her again.
Olivia immediately straightened up her back and stared back at him. Overwhelmed by the situation, she
could feel her mind going blank again.
Why couldnât this man just talk properly? Why must he unleash all of his charisma?
Olivia shifted to the side as she struggled to get away from the man before turning to him anxiously. âI
donât like anyone, and Iâm not planning to like anyone. Iâm thankful that you like me, but I donât think
that weâre suitable for each other. Iâm not saying that youâre not a good person, but itâs just that Iâm not
planning to look for a boyfriend right now. Well⦠Iâll be leaving now. North can sleep over at yours. Iâll
pick him up tomorrow.â
Then, she turned around and wanted to leave.
However, Eugene reached out and dragged her back. He felt his heart aching when he saw her
anxious expression. Taking a deep breath, he consoled her, âOlivia, donât be in a rush to reject me. I
just want you to know that I like you.â
Eugeneâs voice was slow and soft. Even his movement when he reached out to move her baby hair to
the back of her ear was really gentle.
âOlivia, remember that Iâm waiting for you if you want a boyfriend one day!â
Then, Eugene took a step back. âNorth is already asleep, so just let him sleep here. Iâll send him back
tomorrow.â