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 was still by her

her about it. His large palm gently stroked her

her own. However, she appeared fragile and vulnerable as she nestled in

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

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

of them spoke for a

finally inquired,

which were still clinging to his neck did not 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

fact, the corners of his lips had already curled up. Regardless of the content of

became

have such a dream? Was it because she was constantly worried

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

low and magnetic

you would pretend not to

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