“Olivia, what’s the matter?”

She replied coldly, “Nothing.” Eugene hurriedly explained, “I’m sorry, Olivia. Something came up suddenly. It wasn’t my intention to go MIA. I feel more assured now after seeing you.” Despite saying that, he was not the least assured and even felt a sense of trepidation out of nowhere.

Olivia nodded. “I understand. You have your own business to attend to. Did you just arrive? Head home to rest.” She was behaving like how she usually would-considerate, understanding, gentle, and sensible. However, he knew something was off with her behavior.

Feeling slightly distraught, he grabbed her hand and gave her a gentle look. “Olivia, are you mad at me?” She subconsciously struggled. “No, I’m not. You should head home to rest and ease your jet lag.”

In the meantime, North was looking between both adults, feeling something strange happening between them. If he were to say they were arguing, the two were technically not there yet; his mother still cared about his father! Yet, if he were to say they were amicable, why was his father behaving like his world was about to collapse?

upstairs.” Olivia added, “I’m tired too. I’ll come with you.” After

you tell me what’s wrong.” Feeling inexplicably annoyed,

half-hearted answer. “My phone died.” He pestered on. “So, your phone has been dead for

like charging it.” He asked, “Is it because you don’t want to take my calls?” “I don’t want to

and tugged her once he arrived on the second floor, dragging her into an empty room. Before closing the door, he informed Jewel, “Book this room for me and bring North to

back downstairs to help them book that particular room. Once done, she brought North back to their room. He asked sternly, “What’s up with them?” She answered, “Don’t ask.

still worried. “Did Daddy bully Mommy?” It was not appropriate to tell a child, nor could it be

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