Chapter 1269 Pretend Not To Know Me

Olivia’s eyes took a while to regain clarity. Her chest rose and fell heavily, as if she had been utterly terrified by her nightmare. It took her some time to look around and realize that Eugene was right there, within arm’s reach, along with the familiar layout of the room. Her awareness gradually returned.

Eugene asked in a soft and gentle voice, “What happened? Did you have a nightmare?”

She took a deep breath and realized with lingering fear that it was just a dream. Unfortunately, any negative emotions she felt because of the nightmare clung to her like a second skin. Tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks. She was genuinely frightened.

He hastily wiped away her tears. “Don’t be afraid, I’m here.”

Olivia didn’t say anything. Instead, she simply tightly clung to Eugene’s neck with both hands while nestling in his arms like a cat lacking a sense of security.

grateful that he was still

rush to ask her about it. His large

was not a fragile woman. She dealt with everything on her own. However, she appeared fragile and vulnerable as she nestled

she was simply accustomed to not relying on others. It was not that she genuinely wanted it

provide her with a comforting embrace, she would be more than willing to lean on him

spoke for a

stabilized, Eugene finally inquired,

loosen. She did not look at him and her voice sounded muffled in his embrace as she mumbled, “I dreamt that Joseph asked you to hand me over to him. Instead of complying,

of his lips had already curled up. Regardless of the content of the

his mood became

Was it because she was

on her forehead. “How can I be so useless? Do you think just anyone is

suddenly heard his low and magnetic voice, she couldn’t help but feel loved, and her

to give you signals, hoping that you would pretend not to know or

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