Olivia felt a surge of panic as her phone rang. She hesitated before answering.
Claude's voice cthrough the line, "Did you get it, Olivia?" She gazed at the bracelet in silence.
"I was surprised to see you at the church today. Maybe even God knows how much I miss you," Claude continued softly. "I thought of you when I saw the two of you with the amulet, so I got the bracelet from the priest. I hope it brings you happiness, along with a healthy baby." Olivia's heart warmed at his words. Despite knowing his intentions, she sensed his sincerity.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYet, she replied with a cold tone, "Thank you for the bracelet, Claude. But please, stop givingthings. It's best if we don't talk. You're only causing trouble by doing this." Her words were firm and unwavering.
She knew she didn't belong in their world. Maintaining their friendship was unnecessary, as she would eventually return to where she truly belonged.
Claude fell silent for a moment, not angered. Eventually, he said, "I'm sorry for causing you trouble, Olivia. I don't know how to be good to you. I'll be careful." "You don't have to do that, Claude. Okay, I'm hanging up." Olivia ended the call abruptly, clutching the bracelet tightly.
Claude's smile faded as he realized she had hung up. Alone in the prayer room, his face reflected loneliness, his gentle eyes dimmed with sadness.
After the church visit, Tyler dove into his project in the coastal city. Naturally, he had Linda keep an eye on Lionel's activities.
The following day, he embarked on a business trip to the city, arriving an hour early at Naomi's ward.
She busied herself with organizing documents and his laptop upon learning ne his trip. "Don't overwork yourself. Calltonight," she said gently.
FindNaomi crouched by his suitcase, gazing at him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe had just finished a work call, slipping his phone away as she said that. Meeting her eyes, he replied, "It's alright. I only need my laptop and documents." She used to pack his bags for him, and that hadn't changed.
Smiling, she insisted, "No, I'll pack everything for you. I won't let anyone else do it." Tyler didn't argue with her persis. He handed his phone to have
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As he reached for his coat on the couch, his phone rang again. Hem froze, and Linda glanced at him immediately. "It's Ms. Ana, sir," she informed him.
"End the call," Tyler directed.
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