Eugene felt a twinge in his heart. “I got it. I promise you that this kind of thing will never happen again, okay?” he whispered softly, his forehead touching Olivia’s.
Shannon’s eyes nearly popped out of her head at this sight. Oh my! So, Mr. Nolan actually has such a tender side to him? This is simply even more spectacular than a blood rain!
George, however, was boiling with rage at seeing this dude make goo-goo eyes at Olivia right in front of him. “Olivia, come over here!”
Only then did Olivia seem to be jolted out of it. How can I forget that George is still here? She hurriedly pushed Eugene away and sat down beside George, saying, “George, I told you that this is all a misunderstanding. You see, now that the misunderstanding’s been cleared up and Eugene is dealing with it, you don’t have to worry anymore.”
George replied in a stern voice, “Cleared up, my foot! Are you gonna just swallow whatever he says?”
Just then, North, who had been busy in front of his laptop all this time, suddenly broke his silence. “I’ve got proof here,” he said while passing his laptop to George. “Here’s the security footage of that hotel restaurant. What Daddy said is true; that woman threw herself at him, but he pushed her away right after that.”
Shannon looked at him in astonishment. No wonder he asked about the name of the hotel just now. Did he just pull the security footage from the hotel? How did he do that? Is he a hacker and such a little one at that?
Eugene was relieved. At the same time, though, he felt sorry for Olivia and North, both of whom had really put in many good words for him.
George looked up at North. “North, I’ve helped you by letting you learn this, but you’re not helping me when I want your help.”
North’s big eyes blinked as he came over with a cheeky grin. “When did I ever say I’m not going to help you, Uncle George? It’s just that I need some time.” George let out a snort. “You little traitor.”
North rubbed himself against George with some effort, saying, “No, Uncle George. I always remember how you’ve been so nice to me, but he’s my own daddy, so I’ve got to help him. Well, he’s not perfect, but he’s nice to Mommy. Don’t worry, Uncle George. If he’s mean to Mommy, he won’t even get past me.”
Eugene came over and looked at Olivia. “Olivia, I’d like to have a word with George on our own.” “Okay, I’m gonna ask Jewel to come up here for dinner,” Olivia replied. Then, she said to North, “North, let’s go get Aunt Jewel.”
At seeing this, Shannon quickly chimed in, “In that case, Mr. Nolan, I’m going back now.” Eugene nodded. Olivia stopped her, though. “No, don’t go yet. Please stay for dinner with us.”
Shannon replied with a smile, “It’s not necessary, Mrs. Nolan. I’ve been out for too long today, so I’m going back to take a look. I’ll come again next time.” Olivia said, “Alright, then. Just come over when you’re free.”
After they had left, Eugene looked at George with a somewhat solemn face. “George, I know you love Olivia no less than I do, but love simply can’t be forced. Perhaps her relationship with me is destined to go deeper than her relationship with you. One of them is the woman I’ve been searching for seven years, while the other is my own son, so I don’t want them to get hurt more than you do! I know it’s hard for you to let go, but Olivia doesn’t love you. You know in your heart that she only sees you as a brother.”
“You shut up!” George’s eyes were bloodshot. “What do you know? I’m the one who’s stayed with her through her nightmares, and I’ve been with her through all the hardships she’s suffered. It was me who saved her when she almost died while giving birth to North. I’ve taken great care of them for seven years, only to end up having you beat me to it! You, on the other hand, enjoyed seven years of a good time without doing anything, yet you’re picking up a wife and a son at no cost in the end! What right have you to tell me to let go?”
