Chapter 15

Olivia couldn’t believe that Tyler would bring up such a private matter in public. While he was being caring, the timing seemed inappropriate.

She felt torn about whether she should leave or accept the ointment. After a long silence, her cheeks began to flush, the redness spreading to her ears.

Tyler could tell what she was thinking about. He reassured her, saying, “It’s just a normal ointment. You don’t need to be embarrassed.”

Olivia wasted no more time hesitating after his reassurance. She quickly reached out to take the ointment from his hand and said, “I’m going outside for some fresh air, Tyler.”

He withdrew his hand, looking indifferent, and replied, “Sure, go ahead.”

The ointment felt awkward in Olivia’s hand. She couldn’t just toss it away, but keeping it felt equally

uncomfortable.

When Tyler returned to the ward, he found Naomi engrossed in a conversation with her parents.

Despite being ill, Naomi still took great care of her appearance, dressing nicely even without makeup. She was currently playfully chatting with her parents, appearing quite happy, like a little girl.

always been

existence as Naomi’s sister. She was the unacknowledged, illegitimate child. On the day of their engagement, how old had she

invisible. He had glimpsed her

the beloved Naomi, Olivia had been almost invisible within the

had been skinny and

fists by his sides. Not only was her skin fair, but it also seened delicate, prone to

and her father, Olivia found a text message on her phone from

she saw the text, she couldn’t help but break into a smile. However, her expression quickly shifted to one of shock,

door. Olivia’s body tensed at the sound, and she leaned against the door, nervously eyeing it while clutching her

concerned about Olivia’s continued contact with Jacob,

Chapter 15

to sleep yet,

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replied, “Yes, I’m going to bed.” She promptly

Jones only left her room once she noticed the lights

her part–time job. She deliberately avoided any contact with Tyler and had yet to cross paths with Jacob

that Jacob was busy with work, to the point where he couldn’t attend school.

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