Chapter 38: Is this woman married?
Olivia couldn’t help but pause for a moment, her gaze shifting to Victor with a hint of concern.
Last time, she had concealed the truth about Sophia’s disappearance, but she knew it would be difficult to hide it from him as well.
With this in mind, Olivia hesitated before speaking, “Well… it’s probably because I helped her before. Last time when she got lost, I was the one who found her.”
Isaac didn’t expect this twist and looked at Sophia, then turned to Olivia, feeling emotional, “You two really have a connection.”
A connection?
Olivia thought about Sophia’s true identity and slightly self-mockingly bit her lip. She raised her eyes and put on a casual demeanor, “Maybe.”
Not noticing her unease, Isaac stood up and suggested, “Since my grandfather will still take another hour, why don’t we go downstairs and wait? We can have some water too. Thank you for your hard work, Dr. Prescott.”
Seeing him change the subject, Olivia felt an unexplainable relief and agreed without confirming or denying.
Victor walked directly around the bed, responding with actions, intending to hold Sophia, but he realized the little girl had no intention of approaching him.
After handing Olivia a handkerchief, Sophia stayed by her side. When she heard they were going downstairs, she instinctively reached out her hand, wanting to hold the pretty lady’s hand.
During their last meeting, the pretty lady held her hand like this.
Just as her little hand was about to touch Olivia’s, a mobile phone rang in the room.
Olivia turned around to get her phone from her bag and accidentally slid her fingertip against Sophia’s hand as she did so.
Sophia, who had mustered her courage, reached out her hand, but it ended up empty. She blinked slowly, revealing a hint of disappointment on her face, lowered her gaze, and started playing with her own fingers.
This scene didn’t escape Victor’s keen eyes. Seeing their missed connection, his gaze darkened.
Olivia took the phone and glanced at the caller ID. It was Isabelle calling.
Tonight, because she had an appointment with the Whitaker family, she entrusted the two little ones to her best friend.
Thinking it might be an emergency involving the two kids, Olivia quickly answered the call.
While swiping the screen, she accidentally activated the speakerphone.
Unaware of it, Olivia greeted with a hello.
The next second, two adorable voices echoed in the air, “Mommy, when are you coming back?”
Olivia was startled, quickly covering the speaker, and turned off the speakerphone at the same time.
The voices of the two little ones disappeared.
Despite that, Olivia’s heart was pounding, and she felt restless. Subconsciously, she glanced at Victor who was standing beside her.
Her initial reaction was fear that Victor would find out about the existence of the two kids.
However, Victor’s face turned dark, and his gaze grew colder.
He clearly heard the voice on the other end of the phone just now.
It was a little boy calling Olivia “mommy.”
This woman is married???
Realizing this, an overwhelming anger surged up from the depths of Victor’s heart.
Victor clenched his teeth tightly, forcing himself to stay calm.
Only in this way could he restrain the impulse to corner this woman and demand answers!
Unaware of the tension building between them, Isaac smiled and casually asked, “Dr. Prescott, are you already married?”
Olivia’s mind was in turmoil, and she nodded absentmindedly.
Seeing her response, Isaac smiled and marveled, “I never would have guessed. You even have a child.”Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.
Olivia apologized, “I’m sorry, I need to take a phone call.”
After saying that, without looking at Victor’s expression and without turning back, she left the room.