Olivia invited Warren to a music show. He liked that musician, and it was the bit of information she had jumped through hoops to discover.She had asked Ethan to buy her the tickets some time ago.She returned home to doll up for the occasion.By the time Warren saw her, she was standing under a pine tree. She seemed to have been waiting for a while now.There was a pile of snow over her head.She raised her head with those crystal-clear eyes. She didn't even realize he was right next to her. "What are you looking at?"She jumped like a surprised bunny. "Warren, I saw a squirrel."Warren had never met a woman with such clear eyes, holding innocence yet so seductive at times."Have you been waiting in the snow?"Olivia grinned. "Don't you think that it's rare to encounter such little animals in metropolitan areas?""It is. Let's go. The music show is starting soon.""Sure." She took the lead in front of him with a bright smile, maintaining a safe distance from him.Warren
Rustling sounds came from behind, indicating that the two had claimed the seats.Olivia's senses caught that intimidating gaze even without her looking back. As if someone had her at gunpoint, she didn't dare to act recklessly. Pins and needles of uneasiness poked her skin.It was fortunate that Warren was a quiet man. "Linus, how long are you going to be in the city for?" asked the female voice, so soft that it could stimulate one's sense of protectiveness.Linus replied impassively, "Please remain silent when the show is ongoing."Olivia was rendered speechless, thinking, "Behold the most insensitive man in the world. No wonder he's still single in his 30s."Her heart suddenly swelled in gratitude as she reflected on the past. Although Ethan had a cold disposition at that time, he treated her gently and with care. He would never blurt such words to her either.Considering how difficult it was to enjoy a date with Linus, she wished Linus' date the best.As Olivia expected
Olivia halted and spun around to face Linus. Neither humbly nor arrogantly, she spoke in her own voice, "Anything, Mister?"He marched forward, and she was on tenterhooks.If her identity was exposed, would it cause Ethan trouble? The Heaths might think that she came under Ethan's orders.To her bewilderment, Linus proffered a scarf. "You dropped this."She looked at the scarf, which was supposed to be tied to her bag. It had dropped without her realizing it.A weight lifted off her chest. "Thanks."Olivia headed to the roadside with hasty footsteps, where Warren was waiting for her.He caught on to her anxiety. "What's the matter?""I met an old friend. Let's go."No further questions were asked as he noticed that she didn't want to talk about it.He skirted to another topic. "What would you like to have?"Absent-mindedly, she rested her cheek on her palm. "Anything's fine with me.""I'll make the call, then." He drove them to a couple's restaurant.He would never come to
During Olivia's first year of investigation, she found out about Warren's true identity—he was an illegitimate child.The person he resented yet loved was his mother—Jenna.Back then, the young and pretty woman intended to be one of the Tovars by leveraging her pregnancy.Later on, Jenna Higgs ruined her face, and Warren was abandoned by the Tovars.The poor child grew up along with the label of a mistress' son.Jenna, who had always dreamed of being Mrs. Tovar, became mentally ill.Warren hired a caretaker to look after Jenna to ensure her well-being.Every time he returned home, he would watch her from afar without ever coming close to her.He loved his mother but couldn't accept her past.Olivia set up a plan. Rain or shine, it was an evening routine for Jenna to buy two cups of coffee from a café.Thus, it was easy to make her fall.Olivia bet Warren didn't expect her to make him taste his own medicine when he took advantage of Mona to harm her.Judging from the huge ho
Warren insisted on walking Olivia to the roadside in the snow.She suddenly stopped in her tracks. "I'll ask someone to bring the cream over. Varren …"She looked up, wearing a hesitant expression. "Let's not meet each other anymore.""Why?" His eyes were on her.Biting her lip, she seemed like she had been put in a difficult position. "I'm afraid …""Of what?" He took a step forward to her."I …" Her cheeks heated, telling so much although she didn't blurt it out.The cab slowed, and she mustered every ounce of courage in her. "I'm afraid I'll fall in love with you, so let's put an end to this."Dust and snow swept up beneath her feet as she dashed into the car. Once the door was closed, the driver stepped on the pedal, leaving Warren standing in the snow alone.His eyes followed the car while his mind went blank.He thought, "What did she just say? She likes me?"How was he worthy when he had ruined her family?Still, that didn't stop his heart from racing.It was only
Olivia would have two days off, so Ethan took a day's leave too.The couple slept without setting the alarm. When Olivia opened her eyes, he was still beside her watching her gently."Not busy today?""I know you're off today, so I made early arrangements. Up already?""Yeah. Arrangements, you say?""It's a surprise."She didn't have a clue about his so-called arrangements. After washing up, she followed him to the helicopter.It was a two-hour journey to reach an island."Are you bringing me here for a trip?""No." Ethan strode forward holding her hand, leading her to a watchtower.Gunshots could be heard from the woods while they were on their way.Soon, she realized his intentions when a kid ran out of the woods.It was Connor!Waves of emotions pounded in her the moment she saw him. Tears ran down her cheeks. "It's Connor.""His training ends today. I brought you here so that you don't have to ask me questions about him. He scored with flying colors. He took first pla
Connor threw himself into Olivia's arms, tears flowing like a waterfall. The idea of it being a dream feared him. "Mom, is it really you?"Olivia failed to hold her tears back as she kept repeating, "Yes, it's me. Sorry for coming to you so late.""I thought you didn't want me, Mom. I waited here for years."Whenever the season for the cherry blossoms to bloom came, Connor would come to the watchtower.However, even if he waited until the flowers withered, she never came.Ethan told Connor that he couldn't locate Olivia either.Years and years passed, and he questioned himself if she didn't come because she disliked him."It's all my fault, son. I was wrong. I should've come to you earlier. You're my precious son. How could I not want you?"If he wasn't the eldest son, Olivia would've brought him along to raise him herself.She wiped his tears away. "Don't cry, I love you."He definitely grew up physically, but he was still that crying baby on the inside. "I can't believe
Olivia asked an errand boy to send the cream to Jenna first thing the next morning. She returned to the Heath residence, where it had been peaceful the past two days.Krystal was preoccupied because of Yale. Despite the resentment, she went along with him because she had promised her parents. Thanks to her dates, the Heath residence was peaceful these two days."You're back. Come, take a look at this painting." Mason beckoned Olivia over.She stood next to him. "The colors complement each other well. You can hang it in a museum."Mason chuckled. "Oh, stop that.""You look better.""And it's all thanks to you. I think I can go to work starting tomorrow. Of course, you have to come along just in case. Is that fine with you?""I'm fine with it. Mr. Linus mentioned it before. I won't leave until you fully recover.""I'm glad to hear that. I missed you when you weren't around these two days."A warm smile cracked on her face. "You're simply used to me talking to you.""Yeah. A