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.

that he

rush to ask her about it. His large palm gently stroked her hair, trying to soothe her. His

a fragile woman. She dealt with everything on her own. However, she appeared

clear that she was simply accustomed to not relying on others. It was not that

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

them spoke for

Eugene finally inquired, “What did you dream about just

his embrace as she mumbled, “I dreamt that Joseph asked you to hand me over to him. Instead of

corners of his lips had already curled up. Regardless of the content of the dream, the fact that he appeared in her dreams showed that she cared about

became heavy upon

would she have such a dream? Was it

be so

his low and magnetic voice, she couldn’t help

that you would pretend not to know or recognize me, but you

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