Eugene lingered for quite some time before finally getting into the car. Olivia’s phone suddenly rang as the car was heading toward the Nolan Group. She picked it
up and saw that it was a call from Halma. As soon as the call connected, Halma’s voice came through. “Olivia, are you back?”
Olivia was astonished upon hearing that. “How did you know?” After all, she had just returned to the country and hadn’t told anyone yet.
Halma replied, “How else could you have gotten your marriage certificate without coming back? Are you testing my intelligence?*
Olivia was even more puzzled. “Huh? How do you know we got our marriage certificate?” Halma said, “My dear Olivia, President Nolan posted it on Twitter. Don’t you know?”
Olivia was taken aback and cast a suspicious glance at Eugene. No wonder he was fiddling with his phone. It turns out he was posting on Twitter!
She chuckled. I know he doesn’t like to show off, but he is so happy about getting the marriage certificate today. Halma said, “Did you come back specifically to get married? Is Blake feeling better?”
“Well, he’s still the same,” Olivia stated. “Medication is keeping him stable, so he’s doing okay for now.”
Halma responded with a hint of helplessness, “Ah, you’re both over there and I’m so nervous here, yet I can’t help with anything.”
Olivia advised, “Don’t worry. There are a lot of people there. How about you and Nathan? When will you get your marriage certificate?”
After a long pause, Halma replied, “Us? Just wait and see!”
Olivia furrowed her brows. “What’s wrong? Are you two having a conflict again?” Halma said, “No, his family has been arranging for him to go on blind dates during this period.”
Olivia was even more puzzled upon hearing that. “Don’t his family know that you two are dating?”
Halma’s emotions seemed downcast as she muttered, “They know, but maybe his mother thinks I’m not good enough for her son.” Olivia said, “I’m about to arrive at my studio. Come and talk to me here.”
After hanging up the phone, she looked at Eugene.
“Why does your eldest sister still prioritize wealth over love? It’s true that Halma’s family may not be as well-off as the Baker Family, but she has her own fashion magazine and earns her own living. Isn’t that good enough?”
Eugene glanced at her and replied, “In exclusive society circles, they often rely on marriage alliances to stabilize one’s status. That’s why they naturally hope that Nathan can find a partner who can support the family.”
Olivia was inexplicably angry. “Don’t they know that he likes Halma?” He responded, “Even if they know, does it make a difference? Liking someone is one thing, but when it comes to marriage, one has to consider the family background. In their eyes, family interests outweigh love.”
She suppressed her anger and asked, “What do you mean? Are you saying that it’s okay to have a fling but not to get married? Is this how people in your social circle behave?”
Eugene felt wronged and quickly grabbed Olivia’s hand. “Darling, we just got married. Are you going to argue with me? In my heart, love and marriage are unimportant. You are the most important to me. I’m not that kind of person, so you can’t generalize based on a few examples!”
Olivia listened to him, and she realized he was right. She couldn’t get angry with Eugene, but she was still frustrated. Isn’t this making Halma a mere lover? She looked at him and muttered, “Can’t you say something? Do try to talk with your sister!”
Eugene glanced at her and explained, “I can say something if you want me to, but I think this is their family matter. We can intervene for a while, but we can’t intervene for a lifetime. Some things have to be resolved by the people involved.
Olivia took a deep breath. She understood the reasoning behind it, but she also felt so sorry for Halma. Just when the misunderstanding between them was finally resolved, his family members began to stir up trouble again.
When she was about to say something more, the phone rang again. This time, it was Brian. He also saw the Twitter post and found out that they were back.
He insisted on organizing a celebration for them tonight. After hanging up the phone, Olivia curiously checked Eugene’s Twitter.
He had posted their marriage certificate, along with a tagged message to her. I waited for this day for 29 years. From this moment on, I officially embark on a lifelong journey of love. Darling, please guide me through our lives together. It’s an honor to be with you.
A smile involuntarily appeared on Olivia’s lips after reading it. She lightly tapped her finger and reposted Eugene’s Twitter post, along with a message. Mr. Nolan, you don’t need much guidance for our lifetime journey. Just listen to me.
