Eugene nodded. “I think it’s no use having a DNA test done on Azalea. She surely isn’t their mother.”
Olivia was rather worried. “What should we do now, then? If these kids are really from the research institute, my main doctor must be worried sick about them. No wonder George came to see North; it’s only natural that no one would find out the route hidden by him. Are we supposed to send them back?”
Eugene objected, “No, we can’t do that, or their identity will be even more likely to be discovered, which is dangerous. Why don’t we let them stay and give them a new identity? Once they have parents, no one will suspect where they’re from.”
Olivia thought his suggestion was good. “But my main doctor won’t agree to it. To you, they’re your children, but to him, they’re his children, too!”
Eugene suggested, “We’ll get the siblings settled in before looking for your main doctor.” Olivia looked worried. “Will he kill me if he learns that I’ve let you in on such a big secret?”
Eugene replied, “How about we talk to George about this first and see if there’s a better way?” Olivia nodded with some trepidation. “Okay, let’s talk about it tomorrow. It’s too late now. I gotta go. Eugene took her hand and asked with a smile, “Would you like to stay over?”
Olivia shot him a coquettish glare. Then, she turned to leave, only for the man to stop her again and ask, “Well, can you at least give me a kiss?”
“No.” Eugene yanked her back with all his might, causing her to fall uncontrollably into his arms, and it hurt her when she bumped against his sturdy chest. “Eugene!” she yelled in exasperation.
Eugene gave her a kiss and replied good- naturedly, “I’m here.”
“What are you doing?” Eugene didn’t mind her bad temper. In fact, the less polite she was to him, the more she was treating him as someone dear to her. Just like what he had said to George earlier, she felt righteously confident around him, and he was happy to see her like this. He rubbed his forehead against hers affectionately. “I just want to kiss and cuddle you.”
“That’s too much to ask for.”
Letting out a chuckle, Eugene kissed the top of her head before his voice grew solemn. “Olivia, would you mind that I suddenly have so many kids?”
Olivia replied, “I wouldn’t. You know, they’re my sons first before they’re yours.” Eugene curled his lips. “Yeah, you’re right. These little brats treat you like their own mother. They and I aren’t close at all, as if I were only their adoptive father.”
Olivia threw up her hands in resignation. She replied with a gloating smile, “It can’t be helped, no? You’re just unpopular with them.”
Eugene said, “Just teach them a good lesson tomorrow.” Olivia nodded with a straight face. “Uh-huh, I’ll teach them to abandon their unfriendly daddy if they could.”
Eugene’s face darkened. Annoyed, he reached out in an attempt to give her a pinch. Olivia immediately ran toward the door in fright. As she ran, she said, “Look at you! Aren’t you the one who told me to teach them?”
Eugene smiled at her. “Slow down.”
Olivia glared at him. Does he think I’m running away? “I gotta go.” Eugene walked over and held her before kissing her on the lips. “Remember this green-eyed boyfriend of yours.”
Olivia couldn’t help but chuckle. She caressed his face, saying, “Aw, you poor thing. Just go to bed early and tuck yourself in!”
