Part 61

Olivia remained silent. Could she do it? Could she leave Quirino's residence, which had become like a home to her? Yes, of course, she could! Olivia was used to living anywhere, and she didn't need to settle in one place if she didn't want to or if nobody wanted her to. She wasn't an immodest girl who had to stick around like a parasite.

"If that's what I have to do, I'll do it, Sir," Olivia said firmly. "Even if you order me to disappear, I will disappear," she continued without hesitation.

"Damn it!" Ignazio muttered the word again, further hurting Olivia, for reasons unknown.

"Listen to me, Olivia," Ignazio reached out, intending to touch her upper arm. However, he pulled back his hand and clenched it on both sides of his body, making Olivia more certain that, in his eyes, she was repulsive.

Olivia stepped back, keeping a distance from him until she accidentally bumped into a table. Ignazio noticed it, saw the disappointment in Olivia's eyes, and cursed again, but this time, he