Olivia knitted her brows at Eugene’s answer. He’s supposed to be more serious. “Aren’t you going to ask me what the conditions are?”
“I am, but are you sure you want to talk about this in front of them?” Eugene countered. She followed his gaze and scanned her surroundings, only to find the butlers and the servants in the villa looking back at Eugene and her.
The sight took her aback. I’m doomed! I forgot I’m on his territory! I must have sounded like an assertive woman when I talked to him just now. Did they also hear our conversation? Oh, my goodness!
The thought startled Olivia. Putting an arm under Eugene’s to help him stand, she rushed upstairs without turning back. Finding the guilty look on her face amusing, Eugene couldn’t help but chuckle. “What’s wrong?”
She growled, “Why didn’t you tell me that everyone was watching?” He chuckled in response. “All right. It’s all my fault.”
She didn’t expect him to comply with her words, so it embarrassed her. She rolled her eyes at him, albeit half-heartedly. The pair went up to the third floor. The master bedroom was the second room on the left.
She pushed the door open and saw the sunlight glowing through the window. The spacious. room was renovated. The owner used to decorate the room in dark colors, but the decorations were now replaced by red, exuding warmth.
Olivia was touched by the gesture. He must’ve replaced the decorations because I like red. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have slept in such at room.
The massive bed caught her attention. It must be warm to be covered in a red blanket. Her feet touched the rug, and it absorbed the echoes of her footsteps.
“Do you like it?” Eugene whispered into her ear, his voice deep. She turned to face him. “Very much.” He locked eyes with her. “I feel like we’re newlyweds.”
“When did I agree to marry you?”
“When are you going to agree to it?” Eugene didn’t ask her whom she would rather marry. Instead, he prompted for a timing. She is bound to be my wife. It’s only a matter of time. Olivia hesitated. Am I going to marry him? But I need to get George’s approval first.
However, she remembered George relented even though he was obviously sad about the fact last time. He will surely change his mind and approve when we meet again, right?
She mused for a moment before answering, “After we deal with the triplets’ matter.” The answer surprised Eugene. I thought she was going to ask me to behave again like she always did. It seems that there is still hope.
The man was overjoyed. Even though getting injured was the last thing he wanted, he was grateful to learn much good news within one day. He wrapped Olivia in a bear hug as he exclaimed, ‘All right! We’ll reach out to George once I’m recovered. Let’s meet the main doctor too.”
She nodded and hummed a response. He looked at her with an affectionate expression. “What are the conditions you mentioned a while ago?”
His questions reminded Olivia of her words earlier. She cleared her throat before cutting to the chase. “You already know what it is. My cooking skills are terrible. I can take care of you in other aspects, but not provide you with food. You should ask the servants to make your meals.”
He chuckled at her serious announcement. “I understand. I wasn’t looking for a servant when I asked you to move in with me.”
Studying his expression, she continued, “There’s one more thing. Even though I agree to share a room with you, you can’t force me to sleep with you.”
The ghost of a smile fell on Eugene’s lips. Thought so. “Don’t worry. I won’t force you into sleeping with me before marriage unless it’s consensual. Is it okay with you?”
Olivia pursed her lips as the days she spent sharing a room with him flooded her mind. He always made unreasonable demands. How dare he make such a promise with a straight face? | won’t fall for his lies.
She threatened him, “I’ll take the children with me and leave Golden Age if you can’t keep your promise.” His expression turned dark as he questioned, “What about me?”
“You can spend the rest of your life alone!” she retorted. He gave her a winning smile, his voice dangerously sweet as he murmured, “Please don’t. Take me with you. The six of us make a complete family. I’ll go where you go.”
Olivia was speechless upon hearing that.
