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.

She was so grateful that he was still by her side.

Eugene knew that she had a nightmare, but he didn't rush to ask her about it. His large palm gently stroked her hair, trying to soothe her. His tender and affectionate gestures quickly calmed her emotions.

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

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

a comforting embrace, she would be more than willing to

them spoke for a

Eugene finally inquired, "What did you

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 to him. Instead of complying, you said that he would pay the price. In his anger,

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

mood became heavy upon careful

dream? Was it because she was constantly worried

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

heard his low and magnetic voice, she couldn't help but feel loved, and her lips

hoping that you would pretend not to

smiled. "Fortunately, I appeared perfectly in your dream. What if you held

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