Ellen furrowed her brows and asked worriedly, “Just where did you encounter those hooligans? Where are you injured? Do Eugene and Alex know? I noticed that they left early in the morning. Where did they go?”
Olivia replied, “We’re fine. They went to investigate last night’s incident. Mrs. Nolan, don’t worry.” Ellen then looked at Jewel and asked, “How about you, Jewel? Did you two go to the hospital?”
Jewel smiled and said, “Mrs. Nolan, did you forget that Olivia is a doctor? Don’t worry. It’s just some minor injuries, and we’ve already taken care of them.” Ellen seemed to suddenly realize something and responded with an, “Oh.”
Meanwhile, Olivia was already surrounded by the children. They would ask her if she was in pain and if she needed any help. It was like being the center of attention, which made her feel comforted and warm.
However, when she saw Blake, she couldn’t help but feel a tinge of sadness. While she hadn’t noticed it before, now that all the children were standing together, she could see that he was slightly paler than the others. His speech was slower, and his body seemed frail.
Although his condition had been detected early and medication could temporarily control his symptoms, what if it suddenly worsened one day if they couldn’t find a suitable bone marrow match soon?
Alas, his constitution was unique, and finding a suitable match was proving more difficult than usual.
She had nonchalantly brought it up to Eugene about it. Just to discover that they had both secretly undergone compatibility tests with the children. Even Brian had done the same, but unfortunately, none of them was a match.
So, they had to wait for a suitable match.
If they couldn’t find one…
They would have to resort to the second option. Olivia suddenly caught sight of a figure hurrying in through the door when she was lost in thought. She looked up and immediately saw Hector, whom she hadn’t seen for over half a month.
“Master-”
She jerked to her feet in her excitement and her eyes were filled with surprise. Normally, her master would be gone for several months, so why had he returned after just half a month?
“Master, why have you returned?”
Hector didn’t say a word. Instead, his gaze swept through the crowd and landed directly on Ellen. He even forgot that Olivia had asked him a question, as his eyes revealed happiness, excitement, longing, and an indescribable thrill when they landed on Ellen.
Ellen’s gaze also coincidentally met Hector’s. At that moment, her heart skipped a beat. She was afraid that her eyes were playing tricks on her, so she carefully examined him again.
He had shaved his beard, and his hair was still black, but there were a few strands of white at the roots. He wasn’t wearing his white robe either. It seemed like he had deliberately dressed up for the occasion. He wore a dark suit, exuding a sense of composure and elegance that contrasted with the sage-like appearance she had seen when they first met.
It was as if a sage had descended into the mortal realm. He was handsome as ever, yet he also exuded a mysterious worldly charm.
She knew that he was usually swamped with work. When he left, he had specifically called her into the room and explained the nature of his work. Usually, research on a project would take several months, years, or even decades. So, it was perfectly normal for him to disappear for a few months.
After he left, she didn’t feel any different. She just found the days a bit more boring without him around to play chess with her in a battle of wits and chat with him to pass the time. Now that he had returned, she couldn’t help but feel genuinely happy. It was a happiness that couldn’t be suppressed and it was evident in the slight curve of her lips.
At this moment, she could feel her starving heart being filled with an indescribable emotion.
Yes!
She had to admit that this feeling could be called longing, even if she hadn’t realized it before. A gentle smile formed on her lips, and her eyes sparkled with hope. “You’re back.”
